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Curriculum Builder:
Team science is a collaborative effort to address a challenge that leverages the strengths and expertise of professionals trained in different fields. The benefits are significant and include enhanced insights from multidisciplinary perspectives and increased scholarly productivity and impact. This curriculum helps prepare undergraduate students to work and participate effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
About this Project
Our goal is to equip the next generation of team members to implement key practices and postures so they are prepared to contribute and function effectively within their various diverse and interdisciplinary communities.
Student Learning Outcomes*
After completing this curriculum, students will be able to…
Identify challenges and benefits associated with working in team (science) settings.
Articulate the value of thriving community structures for addressing team (science) challenges
Discuss key practices and how they contribute to the development of a thriving community
Implement key practices in their current team environment
Identify areas of growth in practices or professional skills relevant for a team (science) setting
*outcomes may vary depending on number of practices chosen and how the curriculum is implemented
How to use this website
Learn about Team Science and how to introduce the value of teams to your students below
Use the design page to help you decide which practices to implement in your course
Look at an example of these practices implemented in a biochemistry course
Choose content to use with students from the individual practices and community practices
Choose a wrap up activity to help create an integrated experience for your students
Introduction to Team Science
Introduction to Team Science
Below are materials to introduce your class or team to the benefits and challenges of working in teams (set in the context of team science). These materials will help you frame the importance of the project and convince students that it will be worth their time to invest in the practices.
Faculty Guide for introducing team science challenges and benefits
Thriving Community in Teams
Thriving Community in Teams
The fundamental idea of this curriculum is that intentional implementation of a variety of individual and community practices will facilitate the cultivation of a thriving community. It is this thriving community that will help address the challenges of working in teams so that the benefits can be achieved. Students should be introduced to these ideas through these materials before engaging with any individual practices.
Community of Teams Content for students (choose format that works best for you):
Faculty guide for engaging in content with students
Additional Resources
Instructions for VIA Assessment
Spiritual formation content for community
Feedback
Feedback
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