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Teaming
When is Teaming Covered?
Teaming is introduced in ENGR111 during Class 1.1* and Class 1.2*.
Teaming concepts are revisited at the beginning of ENGR112 during Class 16.1*.
The TTI DISC Profile is discussed in Class 17.2*.
*Explaination of Class numbering System
Objectives
| Class 1.1: |
Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving |
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Understand the motivation beind teaming in the Engineering curriculum |
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Explain the grading methods for teamwork |
| Class 1.2: |
Introduction to Teaming |
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Introduction to teaming - benefits, responsibilities |
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Teaming activities in ENGR111 |
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Evaluation of teams |
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Stages of team development |
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Roles of team members |
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Code of Cooperation |
| Class 16.1: |
Teaming |
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Review team roles, code of cooperation, and other teaming aspects |
| Class 17.2: |
Behavior Profiles |
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Know how to use the DISC profile to improve individual and team performance in ENGR 112 |
Class Agenda
| Class 1.1: |
Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving |
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Lecture material on teaming expectations and grades |
| Class 1.2: |
Introduction to Teaming |
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Team HW Assignment - Prepare a document with a Code of Cooperation, Keirsey data for each member, action plan, and team schedule |
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Individual and team exercise |
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Lecture material on team definition, common teaming problems, and team building issues |
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Individual and team exercise |
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Lecture material on team roles, stages of team development, and code of cooperation |
| Class 16.1: |
Teaming |
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Lecture materail on effective teamwork and team maintenance |
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Lecture Material on listening skills and constructive feeback |
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Team HW assignment - complete the DISC Profile, Code of Cooperation, Action Plan, and Team Schedule |
| Class 17.2: |
Behavior Profiles |
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Lecture Material on how to interpret TTI DISC Profile results |
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Team exercise |
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HW assignment |
Why is Teaming Important?
A Team is a small group of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals, and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable.
Texas A&M freshman engineering curriculum uses Kersey Character Testing to establish teams with a variety of personality types. The DISC Profile gives a detailed explanation of how these different personality types interact and how to maimize the communication between team members.
Links to Class Materials
- Class 1.1 Powerpoint
- Class 1.2 Powerpoint
- Class 16.1 Powerpoint
- Kersey Character Testing
- DISC Profile
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