Table 1.
One-sample t-test results on the management of free-riders.
Test value = 3 |
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Items | X | t | p | η2 | |
1 | I make an individual share of tasks of the group work clear | 2.90 | -.88 | .38 | -- |
2 | I make each student responsible for a certain section of the group work | 3.25 | 1.94 | .054 | -- |
3 | I make sure division of labor (roles) upon tasks for each group member | 2.67 | -3.2 | .002 | .07 |
4 | I make students know they are jointly responsible for the entire work | 3.76 | 7.34 | .000 | .27 |
5 | I make students warn free riders to contribute their share | 3.58 | 6.25 | .000 | .21 |
6 | I ask students to report group members who fail to contribute their share | 3.60 | 5.58 | .000 | .18 |
7 | I make sure equitable and fair distribution of tasks and individual | 3.23 | 2.64 | .009 | .05 |
8 | I form small heterogeneous groups most of the time | 3.69 | 6.67 | .000 | .23 |
9 | I make the group to assign group leader and secretary | 3.92 | 9.50 | .000 | .38 |
10 | I go round and monitor group work | 3.72 | 7.56 | .000 | .28 |
11 | I assist and encourage students while working the group work | 4.03 | 11.9 | .000 | .50 |
12 | I orient each group to have unity and team spirit | 3.82 | 10.2 | .000 | .42 |
13 | I specify the contribution required of each individual | 3.26 | 2.01 | .046 | .03 |
14 | I encourage students not ‘to ignore their colleagues’ carelessness | 3.56 | 6.27 | .000 | .21 |
15 | I support and make a follow-up of the group to reduce free-riding | 2.90 | -.84 | .403 | -- |
Sub-scale | 3.46 | 5.49 | .000 | .17 |