Philippine E-Journals

Understanding Group Cohesion and Teamwork Among College Students in Online Learning

Rexur Mar Dulinayan | Juben Ira Mariano | Maylyn Grace Abella | Jasmine Nicole Layugan | Kristine Ann Israel

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The shift from face-to-face to online mode of learning has impacted student’s teamwork. Existing studies show its relevance mostly to sports, medical fields, organizations, and the workplace but limited to academic settings, especially in the online mode of learning. Thus, the pursuit of the study that aims to explore the role of group cohesion to teamwork among college students at Saint Mary’s University (SMU) during online learning (n=365). This project uses a quantitative approach, utilizing descriptive-comparative-correlational survey design. Descriptive surveys are used to measure the demographic profile, the level of group cohesion, and the level of teamwork of the respondents. Moreover, a comparative approach is used to contrast the level of group cohesion and teamwork of college students to their demographic profile. Furthermore, a correlational approach is used to determine the relationship of the level group cohesion and teamwork. Results revealed that group cohesion and teamwork vary between sexes, ages, schools and year levels, and group sizes. Moreover, results presented a positive relationship of group cohesion and teamwork. Therefore, with respect to the results of the study, recommendation for the institution, college students, teachers/instructors, and future researchers were made.