Parallel Session III - Room 3

Interactive Workshop

Enhancing Service-Learning Student Teams: Integrating the 9 Dimensions of Team Evaluation for Effective Teamwork [4946] 
Mark Anthony Abenir 
Ateneo de Manila University

Abstract

This workshop aims to enhance the effectiveness of service-learning student teams by leveraging the 9 Dimensions of Team Evaluation. Service-Learning (SL) instructors will learn to apply these dimensions to improve their student teams' communication, project management, and interpersonal relationships.

Outcomes-based Learning Objectives

- Explain and apply the 9 Dimensions of Team Evaluation to enhance their students’ service-learning team dynamics.
- Develop strategies to improve communication, project management, and interpersonal relationships within their student teams.
- Create actionable plans for ongoing student team development and improvement in SL project management.

Target Audience

This workshop is tailored for educators aiming to enhance the performance of student teams in managing service-learning (SL) projects. Participants should have a foundational understanding of service-learning principles and a strong interest in improving team effectiveness.

Topic Relevance

This workshop addresses the need for effective team-building strategies in service-learning contexts, a critical component for achieving successful project outcomes. Focusing on the 9 Dimensions of Team Evaluation, the workshop provides a structured approach to developing high-performing student teams, directly aligning with conference themes of Theory, Concept, Pedagogy, and Methods.

Keywords: Team Building, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Effective Communication, Team Dynamics

Thematic Area(s): 7. Theory, Concept, Pedagogy, and Methods