Higher Nationals in Computing

Unit 3: Employability and Professional Development

Session 5: This session will involve starting Assessment 2 on Teamwork, and in the process deciding on which student will be in which team.

15 min Explain the assessment on Working in Teams, and answer questions
30 min
60 min Complete a personal list of software development skills, transferable skills and interpersonal skills
30 min Each student will summarise and explain their personl skills to other students who can ask questions
30 min Present a summary of Working in Groups and then answer any questions
30 min Complete and exercise on listening and then discuss the experience
15 min Complete a test on team roles and discuss the results. Add a summary of the results to your e-portfolio.

Article: Working in Teams - Communication a short discussion of how to encourage good communication in groups.
Test: Team Roles a free test on your personal ability to fulfill the various roles required for effective team work.
Web Page: Belbin Team Roles a well established authority on measuring how well people are able to fulfill various team roles. Costs too much for student use though.
Article: How to Form a Team a free guide by Belbin on how to use Belbin team roles in forming a team.