Week 6 - Expansion: Leadership and Roles in Collaboration

Teamwork fuels shared success.

Objective: Help students understand that effective teamwork relies on everyone contributing their strengths, and leaders are there to support and elevate the team rather than take control.

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Class Discussion:What Makes a Good Leader?

• Explore what leadership means in a collaborative context.
  • Discuss:
    • “Is a leader always the person in charge?”
    • “What do good leaders do to help their teams?”

• Role-Playing Team Roles:
  • Introduce common team roles:
    • Facilitator: Keeps the team on task.
    • Recorder: Takes notes or tracks progress.
    • Encourager: Supports and motivates teammates.
    • Idea Generator: Thinks creatively to solve problems.
• Activity: Assign these roles in a mini-group project to help students see the value of each role in action.

Reflection: My Role in a Team

• Journaling Prompt:
  • “What role do I naturally take on in a group, and how can I strengthen my skills in that role?”
  • “What can I do to help others feel included in teamwork?”

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Mindset Mantra:

“Great leaders help their team shine.”