Birchwood Teamwork Skills

This list is used during the research cycle to observe how well a team is working together. At Birchwood students are taught these behaviors to use while working in teams.

Working as a Team I am...
1. Listening:

I listen to my teams ideas and use their ideas to help get new ideas (piggy-backing).

2. Questioning:

I ask questions of my team to help them figure out what to do and to extend their thinking.

3. Persuading:

I exchange ideas, defend my ideas and try to explain my thinking to my team.

4. Respecting:

I respect the opinions in my team. I offer encouragement and support for new ideas and efforts.

5. Helping:

I help my team by offering my assistance.

6. Sharing:

I share with my team. I make sure I share my ideas and thinking. I share the jobs.

7. Participating:

I contribute to the team assignment. I am actively involved with the work.

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