Collaborating with others is essential for success in today’s project-oriented workplace. This lesson module teaches students the importance of collaborating, its key benefits, and effective collaboration techniques. Teach your students how to use their best skills and talents, along with the knowledge of others, to complete difficult tasks and achieve more than they can accomplish alone. The lesson module contains a student narrative, discussion guide, individual and group activities, and a posttest with descriptive key.

Racine Unified School District has utilized the academy model for the last seven years at each of the three comprehensive high schools, Park, Case, & Horlick.  Within the last year, the focus was to increase Project Based Learning (PBL) in the classrooms beyond those that are Pathway or CTE oriented.  As the Academy Coach at Horlick, I oversee the students Ambassadors and bringing in community partners to work alongside our teaching staff and students.  This lesson highlights one part of how teachers utlilize partners in order to implement PBL.

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The expression “many hands make light work” is true in many contexts: in school, work, and everyday life. Many skills – such as commitment, communication, sharing, controlling conflict, and encouragement – are necessary to become an effective team player. Use this LAP to teach your students about different types of teams, why teams are important, how teams are beneficial, and the ways that teamwork leads to success. LAP modules are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student narrative that includes information about participating as a team member, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn, and a short (Gray Zone) case addressing ethical issues. The instructor section features a comprehensive discussion guide, complete learning guide (short answer) and post-tests (multiple-choice) with descriptive keys, student activities, and more.