Examining Team Collaboration: A Study Utilising Tuckman’s Framework for Analysis

Abstract

Team collaboration unites diverse individuals to work collectively towards common goals, engaging in communication and task distribution. Team collaboration in higher education enriches learning and develops essential skills, preparing students for future endeavours. Team collaboration in classrooms is valued alongside other methods, aiding student engagement and learning outcomes but also posing challenges. Therefore, to achieve effective collaborative work, a well-known team development model in navigating the challenges faced by the learners is further analysed. This study seeks to investigate how the developmental stages outlined in the Tuckman model manifest within the context of team collaboration. This research employs a quantitative approach to examine team collaboration through the Tuckman's framework. 127 foundation students participated in this research. Five-point Likert scale is used in the questionnaire. Findings indicated that participants exhibit significant levels of team collaboration across the entire spectrum of the four stages: forming, storming, norming, and performing. This is evident in the higher mean scores for each stage. Group work aids learning by supporting effective studying and task completion through peer assistance. Educators should incorporate these strategies to help students. Further research should explore improving team collaboration in classrooms. Instructors should provide clear guidelines to establish goals and roles effectively.