Graduate Attribute - Teamwork
(Literature)
Teamwork is arguably one of the most important
attributes that I have developed during my study. It has allowed me to develop
strong communication skills and a knowledge of how to interact in group
situations. The University of Ballarat (2005) states “Many occupations rely
upon teamwork and group participation as a mainstay of everyday working life.
People need to collaborate on group activities in order to achieve collective
goals of their organisation.” These skills have served me well in group
assignments but also when working within the school context.
The Queensland College of Teachers describe
professional standards for teachers. Standard nine discusses that teachers need
to contribute effectively to professional teams. Teachers actively contribute
to a range of school-based and other professional teams to enhance student
learning, achieve school objectives and improve the teaching and learning
process (Queensland College of Teachers, 2006). If a teacher is unable to
develop the graduate attribute of teamwork they would be unable to contribute
and work effectively in the school environment. They would struggle to develop
relationships with peers and more alarmingly with their students.
Graduate Attribute - Teamwork
(Evidence)
Names and school have been withheld for
privacy
I received a written reference from Teacher
A, a year three teacher at School B which stated “Nick has
demonstrated a strong ability to develop professional relationships with
teaching staff and students. He has supported and contributed towards
curriculum planning and engages the whole school community by assisting with
extra-curricular sporting activities.” During my time at School B I
was deeply involved with the year three teaching team which encompassed six
different classes. This allowed me to work as part of a team towards the common
goal of providing the best possible opportunity for students to achieve
learning outcomes.
Through sharing ideas and working autonomously in a
team context I have been able to be a valuable asset in any team that I have
worked with. In the course Principles of University Learning, my lecturer
(Bull, personal communication, 2009), indicated that the group presentation was
to a very high standard and it was evident that the team worked very
efficiently together. The teamwork skills that I incorporate to a high
level in all areas are due to me developing the CQUniversity attribute of
teamwork to a graduate level.
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