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The use of self-managed teams in the support of service-learning projects: Examples from Business Leadership classesKaren L. MiddletonTexas A&M-Corpus Christi: The use of self-managed teams in the support of service-learning projects: Examples from Business Leadership classes Karen L. Middleton Texas Aandamp;M-Corpus Christi
Linking Theory and Curriculum Design A. The supportive context (Shamir et al., 1993; Weierter, 2001) B. Using a reflection map for evaluation purposes (Eyler, 2001, 2002): Linking Theory and Curriculum Design A. The supportive context (Shamir et al., 1993; Weierter, 2001) B. Using a reflection map for evaluation purposes (Eyler, 2001, 2002)
Developing a supportive context A. Choosing a community partner B. Identifying potential projects C. Confirmation with the elected site councils D. Soliciting corporate sponsorships: Developing a supportive context A. Choosing a community partner B. Identifying potential projects C. Confirmation with the elected site councils D. Soliciting corporate sponsorships
III. Formation of the Teams (SMTs): The Community Kick-Off Celebration A. Walking the work sites B. Speaking with the clients C. Self-selection of the team projects based on personal interest : III. Formation of the Teams (SMTs): The Community Kick-Off Celebration A. Walking the work sites B. Speaking with the clients C. Self-selection of the team projects based on personal interest
IV. SMTs and the Master Plan (The Learning Contract) A. Outline the work B. Develop the timeline C. Design budget D. Develop fund raising proposals : IV. SMTs and the Master Plan (The Learning Contract) A. Outline the work B. Develop the timeline C. Design budget D. Develop fund raising proposals
VI. The Outcomes A. Experienced autonomy and skills development 1. Presentation skills 2. Communication skills 3. Apply course learning B. Civic engagement attitudes & intention to serve C. Individual, Client, & Partner satisfaction: VI. The Outcomes A. Experienced autonomy and skills development 1. Presentation skills 2. Communication skills 3. Apply course learning B. Civic engagement attitudes andamp; intention to serve C. Individual, Client, andamp; Partner satisfaction