UU150 Final: How Can Teamwork Benefit You
How Can Teamwork Benefit You?
Here are 5 things you can learn through teamwork:
ďˇYou can learn content, as in "master the
material". Whether working on problems, answering
questions about the reading, or discussing case studies,
when people work together on content, they can master the
basics. There are many factors which enhance learning in
groups. For example, when working in groups, people may
acquire basic information efficiently because group members
can provide more than one explanation, instruction or
example, which can help to make information easier to
learn. Also as a member of a group, people may be more
motivated to learn so they can keep up with their other
group members.
ďˇYou can learn content at those deeper levels we
equate with understanding.When people are trying to
explain things to each other, to argue for an answer, or to
justify a conclusion, those interactions can clarify their own
thinking and often clarify the thinking of other people.
ďˇYou can learn how groups function productively. In
order for groups to function productively, people must fulfill
individual responsibilities. Productive group members come
prepared, they contribute to the group interaction, they
support each other, and they deliver good work on time. In
order for individuals to function productively in groups, they
have the right to expect the group to value their individual
contributions, to address behaviours that compromise group
productivity, and to divide the work equitably among
members. Even non-productive group experiences provide
insight to what could be done differently next time and helps
you learn about yourself and others in the process.
ďˇYou can learn why groups make better decisions than
individuals. People can see how different perspectives,
constructive deliberation, questioning, and critical analysis
can result in better solutions and performance. If people
tackle a problem individually and then do the same task as a
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Document Summary
Here are 5 things you can learn through teamwork: You can learn content, as in "master the material". Whether working on problems, answering questions about the reading, or discussing case studies, when people work together on content, they can master the basics. There are many factors which enhance learning in groups. For example, when working in groups, people may acquire basic information efficiently because group members can provide more than one explanation, instruction or example, which can help to make information easier to learn. Also as a member of a group, people may be more motivated to learn so they can keep up with their other group members. You can learn how groups function productively. In order for groups to function productively, people must fulfill individual responsibilities. Productive group members come prepared, they contribute to the group interaction, they support each other, and they deliver good work on time.
