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EXPERIENCE 8: PERFORMING IN TEAMS AND WITHIN A COMMUNITY READING
Modify the Plan
Update the plan of action based on the assessment or as dictated by the situation and/or the team’s
performance. Changes and modifications can be made for both short-term and long-term. In addition
to modifying the plan, options for change include shifting roles within the team, adding new team
members, obtaining additional resources, and changing the goals and objectives.
Their Performance
Our team is moving forward and seems to be getting the hang of their team roles and the importance
of ongoing assessment. We’ll catch back up with them in Experience 9 and observe closely as they
implement the Communication Methodology to design, create, and deliver their presentation. For now,
here are the interim Recorder and Reflector Reports that Ken and Sandra have prepared regarding their
team’s performance.
How Did They Do? AssessingWritten Reflector and Recorder Reports
Look over the performance criteria for written Reflector and Reporter’s Reports which are listed below. In
the “Instructor Feedback” space provided at the bottom of each of the forms on the previous pages, you
are welcome to assess Sandra and Ken’s report. For each, name one strength, one area for improvement,
and write a sentence describing one insight you gained upon reading each report.
Criteria for a Written Recorder’s Report
• records accurate information
• identifies the team’s most important discoveries
• summarizes the processes used by the team and identifies the context
• ide ntifies the concepts and tools used by the team
Criteria for a Written Reflector’s Report
• concise
• clear
• accurate
• cites specific examples to convey meaning
• refers to key skills used by the team
• documents affective issues prioritizes most important information
• focuses on areas identified in the performance criteria
• provides one insight gained about the learning process and
explains the significance of the insight
“C’mon, Ken. Gimme the sign
back. That’s not funny.”
−Jennifer