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Group Work w/ Chris Hakala

44 min · 4. dec. 2025
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In this episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Chris Hakala to break down the love/hate relationship that faculty and students have with group work. We feature Takes from Amy Hark (Bucknell University), Erin Ellington (Appalachian State University), and Katherine Hubbard (Winthrop University)! Together, Bryan and Chris discuss the beauty and challenges of group work, with some practical implementation suggestions. Want to share your take on a future topic? ⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/bryandoppel] with Bryan on social media to stay in the loop. And call the Teaching Takes Hotline [https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6YK-KlZU/qGjlZdjL9iPwMSP_J0NdfA/view?utm_content=DAG6YK-KlZU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h103cda9278] at (828) 263-6846 to leave a voicemail (2 minutes or less)! Episode 4 Transcript [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2BZ-LUdOTn1XRPq_j5DwFLWIE-4fGUO/view?usp=sharing]

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