Part of your final grade will consist of an assessment of your contribution by the other member of your group. This is called a Peer Assessment. Please open this document and familiarize yourself with the areas your group members will be assessing you on:
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Your Peer Assessment starts when you return to class on the first day. A positive group member:
Demonstrates reliability
A reliable team member gets work done and does their fair share to meet commitments.
Communicates constructively
Teams need people who speak up and express their thoughts and ideas clearly, directly, honestly, positively and with respect for others and for the work of the team. That’s what it means to communicate constructively.
Listens actively
Teams need people who can understand, and consider ideas and points of view from other people without debating and arguing every point. Such a team member also can receive criticism without reacting defensively. Remember: Listen first, speak second.
Functions as an active participant
Good team players are active participants. They do not sit passively on the sidelines; they volunteer for tasks and make things happen. Their whole approach is can-do: “What contribution can I make to help the team achieve success?”
Shares openly and willingly
Good team players share. They’re willing to share information, knowledge, and experience. Good team players keep other team members in the loop with information and expertise that helps get the job done and prevents surprises.
Cooperates and pitches in to help
Good team players figure out ways to work together to solve problems and get work done. They respond to requests for assistance and take the initiative to offer help.
Exhibits flexibility
Good team players roll with the punches; they adapt to ever-changing situations. They don’t complain or get stressed out because something new is being tried or some new direction is being set. Strong team players are firm in their thoughts yet open to what others have to offer — flexibility at its best.
Works as a problem solver
Good team players are willing to deal with all kinds of problems in a solutions-oriented manner. They’re problem-solvers, not problem-dwellers, problem-blamers, or problem-avoiders. Team players get problems out in the open for discussion and then collaborate with others to find solutions and form action plans.
Demonstrates reliability
A reliable team member gets work done and does their fair share to meet commitments.
Communicates constructively
Teams need people who speak up and express their thoughts and ideas clearly, directly, honestly, positively and with respect for others and for the work of the team. That’s what it means to communicate constructively.
Listens actively
Teams need people who can understand, and consider ideas and points of view from other people without debating and arguing every point. Such a team member also can receive criticism without reacting defensively. Remember: Listen first, speak second.
Functions as an active participant
Good team players are active participants. They do not sit passively on the sidelines; they volunteer for tasks and make things happen. Their whole approach is can-do: “What contribution can I make to help the team achieve success?”
Shares openly and willingly
Good team players share. They’re willing to share information, knowledge, and experience. Good team players keep other team members in the loop with information and expertise that helps get the job done and prevents surprises.
Cooperates and pitches in to help
Good team players figure out ways to work together to solve problems and get work done. They respond to requests for assistance and take the initiative to offer help.
Exhibits flexibility
Good team players roll with the punches; they adapt to ever-changing situations. They don’t complain or get stressed out because something new is being tried or some new direction is being set. Strong team players are firm in their thoughts yet open to what others have to offer — flexibility at its best.
Works as a problem solver
Good team players are willing to deal with all kinds of problems in a solutions-oriented manner. They’re problem-solvers, not problem-dwellers, problem-blamers, or problem-avoiders. Team players get problems out in the open for discussion and then collaborate with others to find solutions and form action plans.