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Working In A Team

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Introduction

In this lesson, you will engage in self-reflection to assess what kind of team member you are. Then, you’ll explore various careers that require consistent teamwork and determine if any of these careers would be a good fit for you. Finally, you’ll team up with a few other students to create something together and then evaluate how well you all worked as a team.

ARE YOU A TEAM PLAYER?

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For many people, working in a collaborative environment with people they like and respect makes going to work more enjoyable than working alone.

In this lesson, we will explore what it means to be a team player through analysis, job exploration, and an interactive scenario.

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Do I have the skills and desire to work successful in a team?

1: I don't have this skill and don't want to.

2: I don't have this skill yet, but would like to do better.

3: I have this skill, but don't always use it.

4: I'm good at this.

5: I'm excellent at this, excited about doing it, and want to help others get better at it.

Every team player needs to be reliable. The rest of the people on your team count on you to get your part of the job done on time and with quality.

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Is this you?

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I rank myself a

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2

3

4

5

I'M EXCELLENT AT THIS, EXCITED ABOUT DOING IT, AND WANT TO HELP OTHERS GET BETTER AT IT.

I'M GOOD AT THIS.

I HAVE THIS SKILL,

BUT I DON'T ALWAYS USE IT.

I DON'T HAVE THIS SKILL YET,

BUT I WOULD LIKE TO DO BETTER.

I DON'T HAVE THIS SKILL

AND DON'T WANT TO.

I like hearing the ideas of other people and can incorporate them into my own ideas. I am not threatened if their ideas differ from my own or are an improvement on my work.

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Is this you?

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I rank myself a

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1

2

3

4

5

I'M EXCELLENT AT THIS, EXCITED ABOUT DOING IT, AND WANT TO HELP OTHERS GET BETTER AT IT.

I'M GOOD AT THIS.

I HAVE THIS SKILL,

BUT I DON'T ALWAYS USE IT.

I DON'T HAVE THIS SKILL YET,

BUT I WOULD LIKE TO DO BETTER.

I DON'T HAVE THIS SKILL

AND DON'T WANT TO.

I can admit when I am wrong to others. I take responsibility for my actions whether they are work related or are a reflection on my personal behavior.

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Is this you?

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I rank myself a

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1

2

3

4

5

I'M EXCELLENT AT THIS, EXCITED ABOUT DOING IT, AND WANT TO HELP OTHERS GET BETTER AT IT.

I'M GOOD AT THIS.

I HAVE THIS SKILL,

BUT I DON'T ALWAYS USE IT.

I DON'T HAVE THIS SKILL YET,

BUT I WOULD LIKE TO DO BETTER.

I DON'T HAVE THIS SKILL

AND DON'T WANT TO.

I am flexible. I can adjust my role when the need arises. I am comfortable learning new skills from others so that I can help others with their part of the project.

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Is this you?

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I rank myself a

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1

2

3

4

5

I'M EXCELLENT AT THIS, EXCITED ABOUT DOING IT, AND WANT TO HELP OTHERS GET BETTER AT IT.

I'M GOOD AT THIS.

I HAVE THIS SKILL,

BUT I DON'T ALWAYS USE IT.

I DON'T HAVE THIS SKILL YET,

BUT I WOULD LIKE TO DO BETTER.

I DON'T HAVE THIS SKILL

AND DON'T WANT TO.

I have a positive attitude. I know how important a comfortable environment is for everyone and my behavior towards others is a big part of that.

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Is this you?

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I rank myself a

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1

2

3

4

5

I'M EXCELLENT AT THIS, EXCITED ABOUT DOING IT, AND WANT TO HELP OTHERS GET BETTER AT IT.

I'M GOOD AT THIS.

I HAVE THIS SKILL,

BUT I DON'T ALWAYS USE IT.

I DON'T HAVE THIS SKILL YET,

BUT I WOULD LIKE TO DO BETTER.

I DON'T HAVE THIS SKILL

AND DON'T WANT TO.

I know when to ask my partners for help. I accept the fact that I do not always have the answers and can rely on the wisdom of others without feeling embarrassed for not knowing everything

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Is this you?

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I rank myself a

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1

2

3

4

5

I'M EXCELLENT AT THIS, EXCITED ABOUT DOING IT, AND WANT TO HELP OTHERS GET BETTER AT IT.

I'M GOOD AT THIS.

I HAVE THIS SKILL,

BUT I DON'T ALWAYS USE IT.

I DON'T HAVE THIS SKILL YET,

BUT I WOULD LIKE TO DO BETTER.

I DON'T HAVE THIS SKILL

AND DON'T WANT TO.

After analyzing yourself, total up your rankings:

• If you scored between 6-12, you may prefer an environment where you work individually.
• If you scored between 13-19, you are likely comfortable working both independently and in groups, depending on the type of work you’re doing.
• If you scored between 20-30, you would likely thrive in group settings where everyone is as motivated and enthusiastic as you are.

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My Overall

Score Is

WHAT JOBS RELY ON PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER?

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Take a look at the careers in the table below and see which of them are interesting to you. Put a checkmark next to the ones you would consider doing.

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Choose one of the careers you checkmarked, and find more information about it.

Visit careerexplorer.com and use the search function to locate your chosen career. Then, use the tabs on the right side of the page to find the required information.

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Careerexplorer.com

CAN TEAMWORK HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL?

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First, decide what kind of product you want to create. Here are some examples:

• A work of art (drawing, sculpture, dance, etc.)
• A video (school news story, skit, commercial, etc.)
• A classroom project (e.g., creating a bulletin board, straightening up the room, organizing shelves—teacher permission required)
• Designing a game or puzzle
• Conducting a teacher-approved experiment
• Designing a lesson to teach something using tools like the whiteboard or Google Slides

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In a team of four you will create an original product within 30 minutes.

Next, decide which role each of you will play in the project. Be sure to inform the teacher of the role each person played by writing your names and roles on the project or on a separate sheet of paper.

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Complete the project with the highest possible level of quality.

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Strive to work together harmoniously, applying the teamwork skills discussed during the first part of this lesson.

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• If your team shot a video, show the video.

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• If your team conducted the experiment, explain the process and results to the class.

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• If your team designed a puzzle, give the puzzle to the class to solve.

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Once the time has expired be prepared to share your product with the rest of the class. For example:

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT WORKING IN TEAMS?

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