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COMMUNICATION

Poor communication arising from differences in terminology between the disciplines as well as individual styles, is the target of this intervention. In this micro-lecture, common poor communication downfalls are highlighted, students can reach better mutual understanding by tackling mini-cases of poor communicators. 

This task is most suitable for:

Interactions
Single (monodisciplinary) or mixed (interdisciplinary) groups

Degree of Integration
Multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary

Problem structure
Structured or open-ended problems

Skill targets
Team Skills

Ability to generate
analogies/metaphors

Enhanched
critical thinking

Ability to communicate disciplinary content

Ability to interpret
other disciplines

Interactional
expertise

Humility, sensitivity
to bias and empowerment

Systems-thinking

Knowledge
integration

Methodological
integration

Assessing value/pay-off
of identification

Problem-framing

Identification
task allocation

Methodological 
choice

Evaluation

Identifying and
sharing competencies

Defining/assigning
roles

Defining shared
group values

Defining rules of operation
and group engagement

Facilitating
communication

Coordinating
roles/tasks

Facilitating
feedback

Consensus and
trust building

Facilitating personal
development

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Ready-made Resources

Communication

Lesson plan and
PowerPoint lesson slides

Giving & Receiving Feedback

Lesson plan,
PowerPoint lesson slides
and activity

Setting Expectations
and Team Contracts

Lesson plan,
PowerPoint lesson slides,
activity and contract formats