Teamwork

Throughout the quarter and program (and lifetime, really!)

• Benefits

  • Active learning

  • Metacognition

    • = the ability to think about and monitor one’s own thinking and learning and is closely related to the idea of critical thinking, reflection

  • Teamwork skills

• Challenges

  • Personality / scheduling conflicts

  • Worries about criticism

  • Differing expectations

  • Individual vs. group grading

  • Social loafing

    • = the susceptibility of a reduced individual effort when participating in groups

    • AKA "free-riding"

Fundamental Rule

What is one fundamental rule that you want your team members to follow? Type your response here:

Values in Action Classification of Strengths

24 strengths under 6 virtues:

• Virtue 1: Wisdom

  • 1. Creativity

    • "I am creative, conceptualizing something useful, coming up with ideas that result in something worthwhile."

  • 2. Curiosity

    • “I seek out situations where I gain new experiences without getting in my own or other people’s way.”

  • 3. Judgment

    • "I weigh all aspects objectively in making decisions, including arguments that are in conflict with my convictions."

  • 4. Love of Learning

    • "I am motivated to acquire new levels of knowledge, or deepen my existing knowledge or skills in a significant way."

  • 5. Perspective

    • "I give advice to others by considering different (and relevant) perspectives and using my own experiences and knowledge to clarify the big picture."

• Virtue 2: Courage

  • 6. Bravery

    • "I act on my convictions, and I face threats, challenges, difficulties, and pains, despite my doubts and fears."

  • 7. Honesty

    • “I am honest to myself and to others, I try to present myself and my reactions accurately to each person, and I take responsibility for my actions.”

  • 8. Perseverance

    • "I persist toward my goals despite obstacles, discouragements, or disappointments."

  • 9. Zest

    • "I feel vital and full of energy, I approach life feeling activated and enthusiastic."

• Virtue 3: Humanity

  • 10. Kindness

    • "I am helpful and empathic and regularly do nice favors for others without expecting anything in return."

  • 11. Love

    • "I experience close, loving relationships that are characterized by giving and receiving love, warmth, and caring."

  • 12. Social Intelligence

    • "I am aware of and understand my feelings and thoughts, as well as the feelings of those around me."

• Virtue 4: Justice

  • 13. Fairness

    • “I treat everyone equally and fairly, and give everyone the same chance applying the same rules to everyone.”

  • 14. Leadership

    • "I take charge and guide groups to meaningful goals, and ensure good relations among group members."

  • 15. Teamwork

    • "I am a helpful and contributing group and team member, and feel responsible for helping the team reach its goals."

• Virtue 5: Temperance

  • 16. Forgiveness

    • “I forgive others when they upset me and/or when they behave badly towards me, and I use that information in my future relations with them.”

  • 17. Humility

    • "I see my strengths and talents but I am humble, not seeking to be the center of attention or to receive recognition."

  • 18. Prudence

    • "I act carefully and cautiously, looking to avoid unnecessary risks and planning with the future in mind.”

  • 19. Self-Regulation

    • "I manage my feelings and actions and am disciplined and self-controlled."

• Virtue 6: Transcendence

  • 20. Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence

    • "I recognize, emotionally experience, and appreciate the beauty around me and the skill of others."

  • 21. Gratitude

    • “I am grateful for many things and I express that thankfulness to others.”

  • 22. Hope

    • “I am realistic and also full of optimism about the future, believing in my actions and feeling confident things will turn out well.”

  • 23. Humor

    • "I approach life playfully, making others laugh, and finding humor in difficult and stressful times."

  • 24. Spirituality

    • "I feel spiritual and believe in a sense of purpose or meaning in my life; and I see my place in the grand scheme of the universe and find meaning in everyday life."

Take the Values In Action (VIA) Signature Strengths Test (free) to find out your strengths!

• https://www.viacharacter.org/

Curious about the top five signature strengths of your professor? According to the VIA assessment, here they are!

1. Humor

2. Fairness

3. Kindness

4. Love of Learning

5. Hope

Team Size

• Ideal team size

  • 3 - 5 students / team

    • 2 students / team would be too few

    • ≥ 6 students / team would be too many

• Evert Cohort in Winter 2022

  • 25 students enrolled as of Monday 01/03/2022

  • 5 potential community partners with 6 topics to work with:

    • 3 students / team * 6 teams = 18 students

    • 4 students / team * 6 teams = 24 students

    • 5 students / team * 6 teams = 24 students

Team Sign Up

You'll be able to sign up during the class on Tuesday 01/04/2022:

Team Contract

After you sign up to your community partner, work with your teammates to develop the team contract:

• OB / GYN / Neonate

  • 1. Postpartum Hypertension by Kat Wright

  • 2. Postpartum Care for Marginalized Communities by Jodilyn Owen

  • 3. Hyperemesis Gravidarum by Jodilyn Owen

• Medical / Surgical

  • 4. Pressure Injury by Marcos San Martin

  • 5. Post Op Nausea by Nancy Wiederhold

• Social Justice

  • 6. LGBTQIA+ Health Education Curriculum by Dr. Stefanie Iverson Cabral

Finalized Team Contract

OB / GYN / Neonate

Medical / Surgical

Social Justice