Teamwork
Lesson explores the benefits of teamwork, emphasizing collaboration, learning from others, and achieving success together.
Part 1
Warm-up
Describe this picture
- What/who you can see in the picture?
- What they are doing?
- What they look like?
- Where/when
- What their feeling are & why you think so
- Personal opinion (I think/suppose, โฆ)
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, itsโ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
collaborate
/kษหlรฆb.ษ.reษชt/
to work with someone else for a special purpose
The designers and engineers need to collaborate closely to create a new product.
Can you collaborate with me on this report?
contribute
/kษnหtrษชb.juหt/
To give something, especially ideas or money, to help achieve or provide something.
By volunteering, you contribute to the community.
Regular exercises contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
partnership
/หpษหrt.nษr.สษชp/
the state of being a partner
Our school values its partnership with local businesses.
They entered into a partnership to develop new technologies.
support
/sษหpษหrt/
To agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him, her, or it to succeed (verb);
assistance, especially in times of difficulty (noun).
My colleagues support me whenever I propose new ideas. (Verb)
We offer support to those who are learning new skills. (Noun)
effective
/ษหfek.tษชv/
producing the intended results, or (of a person) skilled or able to do something well
The new strategy is more effective than the old one.
Effective communication is key to a successful team.
leadership
/หliห.dษ.สษชp/
the set of characteristics that make a good leader
She showed strong leadership skills during the project.
The course focuses on developing leadership abilities.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Reading comprehension
Read the article and answer questions.
Teacher helps student correct their pronunciation.
Teamwork brings a lot of benefits
Teamwork is a powerful way to achieve goals. When people collaborate, they work together to get things done more effectively. Each team member can contribute their own skills and ideas, which makes the team stronger.
In a team, members support each other. If someone faces a challenge, others are there to help. This partnership ensures that everyone can perform at their best. Good teamwork involves strong leadership to guide everyone and keep the team on track.
Working as a team also means sharing success. When the team succeeds, everyone feels proud of what they have achieved together. This can make each team member more motivated and happy.
Overall, teamwork is very beneficial. It helps us to solve problems faster, learn from each other, and reach our goals together. It shows that when we join forces, we can do great things.
Check your understanding
What happens when people collaborate in a team?
What role does support play in a team?
Why is sharing success important in teamwork?
Sample answer
- When people collaborate in a team, they work together effectively to get things done, using each member's skills and ideas to make the team stronger.
- Support in a team helps members face challenges by ensuring they have help when needed, allowing everyone to perform at their best.
- Sharing success in a team is important because it makes all team members feel proud of their achievements, which can motivate and make them happier.
Part 4
Give your opinion
Discuss with teacher. In your opinion, whatย makes good/ bad teamwork?
Example: good = arrives on time to a group work session; bad = forgets to attend a group work session
Read the ideas below. Then answer the questions.
| Good teamwork | Bad teamwork |
| contributing ideas | being late |
| being positive about others’ ideas | shouting when annoyed |
| be polite | walking out of the room |
| support others member in a team | not taking responsibility for your actions |
| taking responsibility for work and doing it | insulting other group members |
| staying calm | not accepting others’ contributions |
What good qualities do you have that make you a strong team player?
Note: You can borrow the ideas or go with your own ideas
Which of these qualities do you need to improve?
Part 5
Debate
Topic: Teambuilding – good teamwork or a waste of time
In a debate on this topic, you need to talk about whether team building is a good way to develop teamwork or a waste of time. Say if you agree or disagree, give reasons, and use simple examples.
Preparation (3 minutes)
Student has 2-3 mins to think about their ideas.
Suggesting points:
- Support: improve communication, enhance collaboration, build trust, improve team spirit and motivation.
- Against: not relevant to real job skills, temporary effect, cost money and time, discomfort for participants.
Debate (8 minutes)
Student has 2-4 mins to present their ideas.
Teacher helps student to expand their ideas, think critically & more views about this topic (by asking more questions about this topic).
Sample answer
In my opinion, team building is beneficial because it improves communication and enhances collaboration among team members. Activities encourage open dialogue and understanding, helping people work together towards common goals. They also build trust, as shared experiences create stronger bonds. Additionally, team-building exercises boost morale, improving team spirit and motivation, making the workplace more enjoyable.
On the other hand, team building can seem irrelevant to real job skills, offering only temporary effects. The positive changes might not last, as employees often revert to old habits. Moreover, these activities can be costly and time-consuming without clear benefits. Some participants may also feel uncomfortable, especially if they are introverted and prefer not to engage in forced social situations.
Part 6
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
What is your job? How important is teamwork for helping you do your job?
Do you prefer to work in a team or on your own? And why?
Think about a really good/ bad team you were a member of. Why was it a successful/ unsuccessful team? What did the people do to make it a success/ a failure? What didn’t they do?
Do you think good communication is important in a team setting? And why?
Why is it important for team members to trust each other?
Does a team always need a leader? Why or why not?
What are the best ways a company can encourage teamwork?
In your opinion, what do you think about this statement: โComing together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.โ
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
6 words and phrases in the lesson
Giving your opinions about “what makes good/bad teamwork”
Debate & discuss about teamwork
See you next lesson
Homework
Do homework
Watch this video
https://youtu.be/mCEob8Jyecw
And answer 2 questions:
- According to the video, what are the three key factors that determine whether a team has good teamwork or bad teamwork?
- What did the research by Google called “Project aristotle” find were the two top determinants of highly effective teams?
