Maximum benefit from the team approach is most likely to occur as students interact within their group, share ideas and insights, encourage the academic accomplishments of their colleagues, explain to each other what has been learned and hold each other responsible for performing the assigned work. Thus, team members should be well prepared for each meeting and actively assist colleagues who are lagging or have difficulty with the material. The Monday meeting will outline the objectives and tasks to be accomplished by the teams each week. The instructor may summarize, clarify or elaborate upon the assignment or introduce new material in addition to team deliberations. Wednesday will usually be set aside for case presentations.
Attendance is required.
Teams should note that additional meetings outside of class are the rule rather than the exception. The instructor will be available to advise, clarify, elaborate and counsel as needed. Teams are responsible for developing a policy statement which governs the behavior of its members. M aintaining Productive Team Operations. Though most teams operate smoothly, occasional conflicts arise many of which can be quickly and easily resolved.