1. Curtin University Library Learning Success
WORKING AS A TEAM
Group Work
Curtin University Library Learning Success

2. Successful Groups TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More 30.07.2010
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3. Group assignments?
People working together can produce a ‘stronger’ result
Group skills are considered essential for professionals in business and government (Curtin Uni graduate attributes):
Demonstrate intercultural awareness and understanding
Respect individual human rights; Recognise the importance of cultural diversity particularly the perspective of Indigenous Australians; Value diversity of language.
THE 9 CURTIN UNIVERSITY ATTRIBUTES
1.Apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts;
2.Think critically, creatively and reflectively;
3.Access, evaluate and synthesise information;
4.Communicate effectively;
5.Use technologies appropriately;
6.Utilise lifelong learning skills;
7.Recognise and apply international perspectives;
8.Demonstrate intercultural awareness and understanding; and
9.Apply professional skills.
Applying professional skills
Work independently and in teams; Demonstrate leadership, professional behaviour and ethical practices.
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4. How many clusters / categories can you develop from these images?
H/O 1 CLUSTERING/CATEGORISING. In groups (4-5), in 8 minutes, students are to come up with at least 20 categories of these images and a name for their group. When the time is up, the students have 5 minutes to decide/agree on their group name and their top 5 categories to report back to the entire group. Consider from a mining perspective; or specifically, metallurgy; mineral and oil exploration; land management; agriculture; health; urban and regional planning; infrastructure management; water and air pollution; business marketing.
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5. Tips towards a Successful Group Assignment
Make consistent positive contributions – not just one!
Reach a consensus on a common goal
Communicate assertively – not aggressively
Be creative
Be dependable and be able to depend on one another
To build a dynamic that creates
RESPECT + OPEN COMMUNICATION + TRUST + RESPONSIBILITY
= SUCCESSFUL GROUP OUTCOMES.
H/O 2 The LEARNING CENTRE GROUP STRATEGIES H/O
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6. What NOT to do when working in a group
Dominate the discussion
Ignore other people’s ideas
Interrupt people when they are talking
Criticise people’s ideas unfairly
Rely on one person to do all the work
Waste discussion time.
H/O 3 STRANDED IN THE DESERT EXERCISE. Give out Answer sheet separate to pack
Mention SPARK peer assessment guide for those units where SPARK is used.
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7. How do you see yourself? Belbin’s (1970-80’s) team roles
H/O 4 CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, NEGOTIATION AND RESOLUTION and
H/O 5 KURT LEWIN/EDWARD DE BONO & BELBIN Team Roles
Belbin’s ( ’s) team roles
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8. How do others in the group see you?
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9. SWOT of a GROUP ASSIGNMENT
Strengths
Multiple talents
Sharing workload
Developing communication
Bouncing ideas
Team experience
Weaknesses
Time management
Individualistic style
Opportunities
Growth of knowledge
Improve confidence
Make new connections
Greater output
Threats
Varying commitment
Plagiarism
Personality clash
It’s actually OK to have weaknesses and threats because you can take action to improve and they give you the Opportunity to develop.
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10. All groups can work http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/719364/
"More cowbell" is an American pop culture catchphrase originally derived from an April 8, 2000 Saturday Night Live comedy sketch which fictionalized the recording of the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult. Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken.
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11. Some more Tips towards Successful Group Work
Try not to be in a group with just or most of your friends: working with friends can be harder than you think
Factor in time to work TOGETHER to finalise your assignment
Gain group consensus on a schedule and tasks
Meet and communicate frequently – f2f or online
Ensure you have every group members’ contact details
Ensure every group member gets updates
Remain task focussed – not personality focussed.
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12. Group work online tools
Blackboard WIKI and Blackboard Collaborate
Via your OASIS login portal - Blackboard
Curtin Groupmap
Group s
Curtin Mobile/Apps & online services – study & research apps
For easier connection and for an ongoing record of work division and decisions.
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