Understand teamwork in a learning environment
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Case Study
Simone works in a team with another teaching assistant Peter who also helps run the school’s breakfast club. Peter is never on time for the first lesson of the day, and is frequently up to 20 minutes late.
Peter has explained that he has to clean up after breakfast and that is what makes him late, but Simone knows that he takes the time to have a coffee and catch up on social media.
- How do you think Simone feels?
- How would this create a barrier to effective teamwork?
- What could Simone do to overcome these barriers?
It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the response you have chosen to this scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague and ask them to tell you if they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your tutor.