Teamwork_Bridge I
Teamwork: Curriculum (Bridge I)
FastTRAC Bridge Project 2010-2011
Designer: Elizabeth Andress
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Contents
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Table of Contents
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Planning Map
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Benchmarks
4-5
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Overview
Daily Planning Calendar
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Product-Based Unit Plan
Activity Product 2
*My learning styles
profile – based on
on-line
questionnaire
Activity Product 3
*My learning styles –
reflection notes
Activity Product 1
* Language for
effective
teamwork – tips
and card sort
Activity Product 1
*Learning Styles
worksheet – based
on article
Section Product 1
*Talking about our learning
styles – my learning style,
how the info can help me
learn better
Final Product:
*Team “presentation” on
one aspect of learning
style; and team
evaluation of process
Section Product 2
*Teamwork evaluation
rubric – self and team
Activity Product 4
*Critical discussion –
connecting learning
style to learning
environments
Activity Product 5
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Activity Product 2
* Guidelines for
effective teamwork
– per existing
knowledge and
experience
Activity Product 3
* Teamwork on
the job –
investigation
report
Activity Product 4
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Activity Product 6
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Activity Product 6
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Activity Product 5
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Module Benchmarks
SCANS Skill Focus: Interpersonal: Works with others – Participates as a member of a team – Contributes to group effort
Final Module Product (Description): Team “presentation” on one aspect of learning style; and team evaluation of process
Section Product:
 Learners will produce…
 Talking about our
learning styles – my
learning style, how the
info can help me learn
better
Reading
*Grammar Focus
 Read non-fiction
article for key
information
 Read personal
profile that uses a
“dimension”
approach
Conversation
*Grammar Focus
 Verbally convey
information and
personal reflections
in small and large
groups
 Use construction “I
prefer…”
Writing
Work/Soft Skills
*Grammar Focus
 Write personal
 Use critical thinking
reflections / insights
skills to connect
from material studied material with self
and connections to
self
Technology
 Teamwork evaluation
rubric – self and team
 Read select
resources and
glean teamwork
guidelines from
them
 Use grammatical
constructions for
expressing opinions
politely
 Write guidelines in
short phrase form
 Organize ideas in
bubble map format
 (optional) Use
technology to
present investigation findings –
video, PowerPoint,
internet on LCD
projector, etc.
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 State opinions
politely but
assertively
 Offer and turn down
suggestions
respectfully
 Create and use
evaluation rubric for
self- and peer
evaluation
 Complete an on-line
questionnaire
 Use an internet
search engine to
research a topic
(FP)
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Learning Module Overview
Module Title: Teamwork
CASAS or TABE Form/Level: Advanced ESL/Low Intermediate ABE
Module Duration: 11 days
SCANS Skill Focus: Interpersonal: Works with others – Participates as a member of a team – Contributes to group effort
Section Product 1 (S1)
Materials
Activity Product 1 (S1-A1) Activity Product 2 (S1-A2) Activity Product 3 (S1-A3)
Learning
Styles – worksheet
My Learning Styles – Profile
My Learning Styles – Written

Learning
Styles
worksheet
(S1Description: Talking about
Reflection
A1)
our learning styles – my

Learning
Styles
and
Strategieslearning style, how the info
Article (ref.-S1-A1)
Activity Product 4 (S1-A4) Activity Product 5 (S1-A5) Activity Product 6 (S1-A6)
can help me learn better
 My Learning Styles-Profile
Materials: Teacher notes
Critical Discussion – Learning
(S1-A2)
Styles and Learning
 Index of Learning Styles
Environments
Questionnaire (S1-A2)
 Sample Results (S1-A2)
 Student computers – to take
learning styles questionnaire
(S1-A2)
 My Learning Styles-Reflection
(S1-A3)
 Teacher notes – critical
discussion (S1-A4)
Section Product 2 (S2)
Materials

Language
for Effective
Description: Teamwork
Teamwork
– worksheets with
evaluation rubric – self and
card sorts (S2-A1)
team
 Scissors class set (S2-A1)
 Guidelines for Effective
Materials: Teamwork Evaluation teamwork – worksheet, bubble
map, sample completed bubble
template and example
map (S2-A2)
 Teamwork on the Job –
instructions, resource list (S2A3)
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Activity Product 1 (S2-A1) Activity Product 2 (S2-A2) Activity Product 3 (S2-A3)
Language for Effective
Teamwork – tips and card sorts
Guidelines for Effective
Teamwork – worksheet and
bubble map
Teamwork on the Job project and
presentation
Activity Product 4 (S2-A4) Activity Product 5 (S2-A5) Activity Product 6 (S2-A6)
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Final Product (FP)
Materials
 Team Project on Learning
Team “presentation” on
Styles – student/team
one aspect of learning
instructions
style; and team evaluation
 Teamwork Evaluation rubric
of process
(as created by class in S2)
 Student computers – to do
internet research
 Materials for team projects –
poster board and markers,
computers, etc. – as needed
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Final Product Description
The final product combines work on learning styles with effective teamwork. The goals of the project
are: a) to work effectively with a team on a project; b) to evaluate teamwork; and c) to help others in
the class understand one aspect of learning style. Learners look back at their learning style profiles
and choose one aspect where they have a clear preference. They form teams of three or more people
with a similar preference and work as a team to complete a project, following the guidelines for
effective teamwork. They use the internet to research more about the specific learning style
preference the team shares; decide how to present the information to the class; prepare and practice
their presentation; and present to the class. Finally, they use the teamwork evaluation form from S2 to
evaluate their work as a team. The class debriefs the experience together, with focus on effective
teamwork – challenges and successes.
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Planning Calendar
Hour Plan
by
Hour
1
Introduce module, target skill areas (benchmarks); S1-A1 – Learning Styles – discussion, reading,
worksheet
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S1-A2 – My learning styles profile – students use computers, complete on-line questionnaire (44
items), print out resulting profile; connect profile back to article
S1-A3 (begin) – My Learning styles reflection – students write about each aspect of their learning
style and implications
S1-A3 (finish) – My Learning styles reflection – students write about each aspect of their learning
style and implications
S1-A4 – Critical Discussion – teacher leads full group discussion
S1 – Talking about Your Learning Style – in small groups
S2-A1 – Language for Effective Teamwork – tips, discussion, two card sorts, speaking practice
S2-A2 – Guidelines for Effective Teamwork – students write from own experience; class populates
bubble map; consider posting large size bubble map in class for on-going reference
S2-A3 (begin) – Teamwork on the Job – understand assignment, make plan
S2-A3 (continue) – Teamwork on the Job – conduct investigation; prepare findings to share with
class
S2-A3 (finish) – Teamwork on the Job – present findings to class
S2 – Teamwork Evaluation rubric – fill in 10 standards for effective teamwork – will be used to
evaluate teamwork in FP
FP (begin) – Team Project on Learning Styles – form teams, make team plans, do internet research
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FP (continue) – Team Project on Learning Styles – finish internet research, choose key info to
share, decide how to present information; prepare presentation
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FP (continue) – Team Project on Learning Styles – prepare and practice presentations; begin team
presentations
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FP (finish) – Team Project on Learning Styles – finish all team presentations; teams evaluate
teamwork with S2 rubric; debrief as a class, celebrate success
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