Student+and+Team+Problems

Prevent Team Problems
 * Team Formation
 * Avoid putting best friends and worst enemies on the same base team
 * Two boys and two girls or all same sex teams
 * Share rationale for team work with students
 * Research shows that students will learn more in teams than independently
 * Working together is more fun.
 * Teamwork is preparation for the workplace, where work teams are common.
 * Students will need the team skills and social skills to work with others in all walks of life.
 * Don't forget Team building and Classbuilding!
 * Check for Positive Interdependence

Dealing with Team Problems

Remember - You can "agree to disagree".
 * Re-establish Expectations - Use the 8 Steps
 * 1) Express Caring
 * 2) Establish need
 * 3) Check for understanding
 * 4) Explain Rationale for Expectation
 * 5) Explore Obstacles
 * 6) Explore Incentives
 * 7) Elicit Commitment
 * 8) Offer Support
 * Work it out - let students work it out
 * Teammate mediation
 * Teacher mediation
 * Peer mediation
 * Conflict resolution

Form New Teams Separate the Problem Student Focus on Specific Skills Discipline Strategies