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You get them to work together and then what? A case for development of teamwork skills Presenter - Esther Ventura-Medina Learning Lunch Box 29 August 2014TRANSCRIPT
YOU GET THEM TO WORK TOGETHER AND THEN WHAT? -A CASE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEAMWORK SKILLS
Esther Ventura-MedinaChemical Engineering
Monash University
August 29, 2014 - The SLATE
WHAT DO WE WANT?
LEADERSHIP
TIME MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
TEAM PLAYER
TEAMWORK
WHAT HAPPENS IS…
WHAT CAN WE DO? Provide Opportunities
Small/Large projects Throughout semester team assignments/practicals
Support skills development Young adults have little/none experience Providing guidance Feedback on progress
Assess processes –not only products! Has there been an improvement? vs Is the report
well written? Have they planned ahead and prioritize? vs Did they
submit in time?
FORMING TEAMS
Models such as Belbin theory can help Based around individual strengths 8-9 roles divided into categories:
Students fill in a questionnaire at the beginning of the semester Profiles Individual
Teams are formed based on individuals’ profile You might have other parameters to play with (e.g.
marks, gender split, background)
IdeasActions
Teamwork
SUPPORTING TEAMS
Team roles are assigned based on Belbin scores –it is up to the team if they change.
Teams are provided with a mentor (not required but it helps!)
Presentations/Anecdotal accounts are given to provide ideas/strategies for: Team formation and processes (Tuckman theory) Time management (Project plan) Conflict resolution (Strategies on how to deal
with disagreements) Communication (Effective meetings) Good teamwork practices (e.g. Setting ground
rules)
DEVELOPING SKILLS
Time management Project plan is required and feedback provided. Project progress and prioritization is checked
weekly
Communication and Leadership How to conduct meetings Setting meeting agendas Chairing meetings Meeting minutes
Roles (Chair, Minute taker, Time keeper) are alternated between individuals
Feedback is provided weekly on Meeting minutes
DEVELOPING SKILLS
Team formation & processes Anonymous performance survey (Survey Monkey) –
students can comment on their team progress
Results from the survey are given back to teams to discuss how to improve if necessary
Follow up survey results with team mentors/tutors
Independent Teamwork Support Officer –it could be a tutor or past student
ASSESSING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Project planning helps with time management
Meeting paper trail allows staff to monitor progress
Team performance surveys allow management of team dynamics
Performance surveys also allow self-reflection on student’s individual performance
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
David De La Cruz –Teamwork Support Officer
BTBL Small Grant Scheme for their financial support
Contact details:[email protected]+61 3 9905 3425
ASSESSMENT WORKING GROUP (OVPLT)
Employability Skills Sub-Group is gathering examples of practice
If you are carrying out activities at either UG and PG level that provide opportunities and assess employability skills please get in touch and contribute.