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Effective Group Work in the ESOL Classroom
Erica HarrisLewis & Clark College
ORTESOL 2012 Presentation
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In small groups…
Share an example from your learning or teaching experience of:1. an effective
group project – why was it effective?
2. an ineffective (nightmare?) group project – why was it ineffective?
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Overview
Seminar: Conflict Resolution course What makes a team effective? Team projects – a process for your
courses Grading for team projects Q&A
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Seminar: Conflict Resolution
Advanced level content-based course Textbook: Training in Interpersonal Skills:
TIPS for Managing People at Work, 5th ed. (Robbins & Hunsaker, 2009)
5-part course:1. Self-awareness2. Communicating3. Leading4. Teaming5. Problem Solving
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Textbook Format
Need for interpersonal skills training Need for self-awareness first Each chapter:
Self-assessment exercise Skill concepts Concept quiz Group exercises (interactive, role play) Application & action plan
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Chapter 16: Working with Teams
Characteristics of High-Performing Teams (pp. 268-269):1. Small size ( <10 members)2. Complementary skills3. Common purpose4. Specific goals5. Common approach6. Mutual accountability
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Chapter 16: Working with Teams
Obstacles to Effective Teamwork (pp.
270-271):1. Weak sense of direction2. Infighting3. Shirking of responsibilities4. Lack of trust5. Critical skills gaps6. Lack of external support
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Chapter 16: Working with Teams
Overcoming Obstacles to Effective Teamwork (pp. 271-272):1. Create clear goals2. Encourage teams to go for small wins3. Build mutual trust4. Appraise group and individual
performances5. Provide the necessary external support6. Offer team-building training7. Change the team’s membership
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Skills Training: Group Work?
Students need to be taught how to work in teams. Doesn’t come automatically Many students have little / no
experience, or negative experiences Students need to understand the
value of group work Teachers need to know how to
implement effective teams – quickly!
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Collaborative Team Project & Presentation
1. Team decides: Communication Roles Conflict resolution
process Timeline with
deadlines for each step2. Final project &
presentation: Present final project Present about team’s
processes
3. Evaluation: Team evaluation Self-evaluation Personal reflective
paper Peer-evaluation
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Customizing the process for any group projectin your courses…
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Key Concepts for Effective Group Work
You choose group members (usually) based on your personal criteria
Students may indicate preferences, or you may assign randomly
In class, discuss: why teamwork is important benefits of peer learning
Make team process part of your grading criteria
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Graded Items
1. Team plan for: communication working together resolving possible conflict
2. Team timeline of major deadlines and goals 3. Final project and/or presentation4. Team evaluation (completed together)5. Self evaluation (individual & confidential)6. Peer evaluation (individual & confidential)
Intermediate class: Team Project Assignment
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Other Considerations
Personality profiles (self-awareness) In-class work time Conflict resolution options &
escalation Your plan for team members who:
have poor attendance don’t do their share of the work receive poor peer evaluations cannot resolve conflict with teammates
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Questions?
Team project documents:http://www.slideshare.net/harrise/
Contact Erica: [email protected]
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ReferencesRobbins, S. P., & Hunsaker, P. L. (2009). Training in interpersonal
skills: TIPS for managing people at work (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.