The purpose of this article is to illustrate, through teaching examples and student logs, a technique, called "check-in" routinely used in the author's group-work classes. Check-in is a process where students are invited, in the beginning of each class, to share their struggles, questions, dilemmas, accomplishments, and failures related to their group-work learning. Check-in requires students to listen and offer support, ideas, challenges, and guidance to each other. The goal of check-in is to help students develop their group-work skills and knowledge. Integrating democratic teaching practice with group stage development theory, particularly beginnings and middles, this article explores the process, complexities, and skills inherent in the check-in process. Implications for group-work practice skills are discussed. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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Clemans, S. E. (2011). The purpose, benefits, and challenges of “Check-in” in a group-work class. Social Work with Groups, 34(2), 121–140. https://doi.org/10.1080/01609513.2010.549640
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