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Professor Arbuckle’s Mission

Professor Arbuckle walks to the blackboard. He erases it completely, then writes in large
block letters: FANTASY BASEBALL.

A muted but distinct “whaaaat?” is heard from the back row.
“In fantasy baseball you create the perfect team–“
“They have lists online,” the same voice from the back row pipes up.
“Thank you, Fred,”Professor Arbuckle says.“You’ll work in small groups to examine team
roles and consider the performance criteria for each role.”
He starts writing on the board enthusiastically: ACTIVITY 12.1—Examining Team Roles
“You will need to examine the personal resources each member brings to the team and
use that information to build the best team you can, with well-thought out roles. You will
also need to create and implement a plan for success, assess your performance as a team,
modify the plan if needed, communicate your findings to the class, and perform a final team
self-assessment. If you’re still unclear on this, read Activity 12.1. That’s your assignment.”
Springtime sunshine floods the room.
“And, if that’s too easy for you, I’ve pre-selected the people on each team. That’s right,”
Professor Arbuckle chuckles a tad sadistically as greenish-black clouds seem to suddenly
gather outside the classroom windows,“I’m putting you with the people
you haven’t worked with yet. In other words, those folks you’ve
been avoiding all semester.”
Professor Arbuckle stands up tall and barks:
“Wright, Benedict, Simic, Barot, Ali!
Addonizio, Lowell, Baca, Jackson, Levine!
Levis…”

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
• Appreciate and begin to use team roles in a collaborative learning environment
• Make appropriate use of team reports
• Apply SII Assessments to team outcomes
• Gain an understanding of the Communication Methodology and how it can be used to develop
proficiency with the process of communicating

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