Overview
Yes, teamwork is possible in large-enrollment courses! During the 2024 Spring Conference on Teaching and Learning, I presented on: 1) how I use CATME to create teams, 2) what the first day of class looks like, including how team members find each other, 3) how we set up team and class norms, and 4) how students provide feedback to each other on CATME.
Resources
Check out the resources below! The first one is a link my presentation. The rest of them are assignments that I use to foster teamwork skills.
- Presentation PowerPoint: Bierema Teamwork Skills Presentation.pptx
- Assignment instructions that students follow for the team maker survey (used to make teams) and for practicing providing feedback: 1- CATME Team Maker Survey & Rating Practice Instructions.docx
- In-class assignment that students complete shortly after meeting each other for the first time: 2- Team Charter.docx
- An extra credit assignment for team members to meet outside of class: 3- Getting To Know the Team.docx
- #iteachmsu article on lecture hall seating charts, including templates: Team Seating Charts for Large Enrollment Courses
Check out CATME’s informational page or CATME’s login page to learn more about the program.