{"CACHEDAT":"2026-04-14 04:45:08","SLUG":"work-styles-teamwork-uNpPHjJXSN","MARKDOWN":"# **Module Purpose**\n\nPrepare for good teamwork.\n\n# Facilitator Guide\n\n## Materials\n\n\n:::warning\n- [ ] Work Styles Questionnaire\n- [ ] Poster A-D\n\n:::\n\n## Activity Setup\n\n\n:::success\n\n:::\n\n# **Activity Instructions**\n\n## **1. Work Styles Questionnaire (20 min)**\n\n\n---\n\n*Teamwork is not always easy. Not all teachers are used to working in teams. Emphasise the importance of knowing your preferred work style to collaborate effectively and respectfully in teams.*\n\n\n---\n\n* For each statement (1–5), rank the responses (A–D) by assigning the numbers \"1,\" \"2,\" \"3,\" or \"4\" — \"1\" being the response that BEST describes you, and \"4\" the one that LEAST describes you. (No fractions or decimals!)\n* Transfer your answers from the Work Styles Questionnaire onto the scoring grid.\n* Calculate the totals for each column (A–D) and write them down.\n* Identify the letter (A–D) of your ***LOWEST score***.\n\n\n---\n\n\n:::tip\n*Hand out the Work Styles Questionnaire and scoring grid.*\n\n:::\n\n\n---\n\n\n:::tip\n*Explain that the score reflects that everyone has traits from all work styles (A–D), but one or two tend to be more dominant. Participants with two identical lowest scores should choose the one they feel fits them best for the purpose of this activity.*\n\n:::\n\n\n---\n\n## **2. Work Style Characteristics (5 min)**\n\n* Go to the corner with your letter on the poster (A–D).\n* Turn around the poster to reveal your group's dominant work style.\n* Take turns reading aloud the main characteristics of your work style.\n  * Start each sentence with: \"We are .... We like to… \\[e.g. take action and act decisively\\].\"\n* Listen carefully and try to remember each colleague's dominant work style.\n\n\n---\n\n\n:::tip\n*Put up posters at the four corners of the room (front: letter, back: work style characteristics). Select a group to begin.*\n\n:::\n\n\n---\n\n## **3. Collaboration with Same Work Styles (5 min)**\n\n* Within your group, read aloud together what you need to consider when working with others who share your work style.\n\n\n---\n\n\n:::tip\n*Hand out the sheet \"Conscious Collaboration.\" Explain the instructions.*\n\n:::\n\n\n---\n\n## **4. Collaboration with Different Work Styles (15 min)**\n\n* Find a partner with a different dominant work style.\n* Take turns reading aloud what you need to consider when working together.\n\n\n---\n\n\n:::tip\n*Explain the instructions. Monitor the time for each round (4 min).*\n\n:::\n\n\n---\n\n\n:::tip\n*\\[DEBRIEF\\] We will be working closely together. This model is a simplification — you can draw on your less dominant styles when collaborating with others.*\n\n:::\n\n\n---\n\n# **Artefacts**\n\n* Completed Work Styles Questionnaire and scoring sheets","HTML":"<style>.scilmi-outline-content h1,.scilmi-outline-content h2{font-weight:700}.scilmi-outline-content .badge-scilmi{background:#0d6efd;color:#fff;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:99px;}</style><h1><strong>Module Purpose</strong></h1>\n<p>Prepare for good teamwork.</p>\n<h1>Facilitator Guide</h1>\n<h2>Materials</h2>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout scilmi-callout-warning\">\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-title\">Warning</div>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-body\"><ul>\n<li class=\"scilmi-task-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled><span>Work Styles Questionnaire</span></li>\n<li class=\"scilmi-task-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled><span>Poster A-D</span></li>\n</ul></div>\n</div>\n<h2>Activity Setup</h2>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout scilmi-callout-success\">\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-title\">Success</div>\n</div>\n<h1><strong>Activity Instructions</strong></h1>\n<h2><strong>1. Work Styles Questionnaire (20 min)</strong></h2>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Teamwork is not always easy. Not all teachers are used to working in teams. Emphasise the importance of knowing your preferred work style to collaborate effectively and respectfully in teams.</em></p>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>For each statement (1–5), rank the responses (A–D) by assigning the numbers &quot;1,&quot; &quot;2,&quot; &quot;3,&quot; or &quot;4&quot; — &quot;1&quot; being the response that BEST describes you, and &quot;4&quot; the one that LEAST describes you. (No fractions or decimals!)</li>\n<li>Transfer your answers from the Work Styles Questionnaire onto the scoring grid.</li>\n<li>Calculate the totals for each column (A–D) and write them down.</li>\n<li>Identify the letter (A–D) of your <em><strong>LOWEST score</strong></em>.</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout scilmi-callout-tip\">\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-title\">Tip</div>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-body\"><p><em>Hand out the Work Styles Questionnaire and scoring grid.</em></p></div>\n</div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout scilmi-callout-tip\">\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-title\">Tip</div>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-body\"><p><em>Explain that the score reflects that everyone has traits from all work styles (A–D), but one or two tend to be more dominant. Participants with two identical lowest scores should choose the one they feel fits them best for the purpose of this activity.</em></p></div>\n</div>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>2. Work Style Characteristics (5 min)</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the corner with your letter on the poster (A–D).</li>\n<li>Turn around the poster to reveal your group's dominant work style.</li>\n<li>Take turns reading aloud the main characteristics of your work style.</li>\n<li>Start each sentence with: &quot;We are .... We like to… \\[e.g. take action and act decisively\\].&quot;</li>\n<li>Listen carefully and try to remember each colleague's dominant work style.</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout scilmi-callout-tip\">\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-title\">Tip</div>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-body\"><p><em>Put up posters at the four corners of the room (front: letter, back: work style characteristics). Select a group to begin.</em></p></div>\n</div>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>3. Collaboration with Same Work Styles (5 min)</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Within your group, read aloud together what you need to consider when working with others who share your work style.</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout scilmi-callout-tip\">\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-title\">Tip</div>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-body\"><p><em>Hand out the sheet &quot;Conscious Collaboration.&quot; Explain the instructions.</em></p></div>\n</div>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>4. Collaboration with Different Work Styles (15 min)</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Find a partner with a different dominant work style.</li>\n<li>Take turns reading aloud what you need to consider when working together.</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout scilmi-callout-tip\">\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-title\">Tip</div>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-body\"><p><em>Explain the instructions. Monitor the time for each round (4 min).</em></p></div>\n</div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout scilmi-callout-tip\">\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-title\">Tip</div>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-body\"><p><em>\\[DEBRIEF\\] We will be working closely together. This model is a simplification — you can draw on your less dominant styles when collaborating with others.</em></p></div>\n</div>\n<hr>\n<h1><strong>Artefacts</strong></h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Completed Work Styles Questionnaire and scoring sheets</li>\n</ul>","UPDATEDAT":"2025-10-20T10:31:59.335Z","ID":"99df349c-50c7-4daa-8de2-e3fe23b0ef22","TITLE":"Work Styles & Teamwork"}