Reflection Teaming: Paper Guidelines
Part of a successful teaming experience is the ability to critically reflect on that experience and
articulate it well to others. College-level writing that has been spell-checked and proof read is
expected. This paper is due by 5 pm on December 10, 210. Your paper should be a minimum
two page, double-spaced reflection on your teaming experience in CS 177 and should be
submitted in Ariel, 10.5 pt font. This reflection paper should be written in the first person.
Preparation
1. Plan in advance for this paper by keeping a journal.
2. Spend some time brainstorming: review specific examples and activities.
3. Try to sum up your experience in a sentence or two. Is there a word, phrase, or theme
that captures it?
Analysis
In your paper reflect on all of the following questions regarding you experience and interactions
on the three teams you participated in CS 177. Include comparisons/contrasts between your team
experiences while considering the following questions.
In your teaming experience, did you gain any insights into how cultural differences have
an impact on teamwork? If so, please describe.
Who did what on your team? everyone Did contribute equally? How was this decided?
Considering team roles you assumed, discuss which one(s) played to your strengths and
which one(3) caused you difficulty. You must use your learning style information from
the Kolb to discuss why one role went well while another might have been a struggle.
What trait or traits did each team member bring to your team that influenced its
functioning either positively or negatively? Give examples of their impact.
Describe an instance where the make-up of your team had to be overcome in order to
perform effectively as a team.
What stumbling blocks relating to team cohesiveness did you encounter in working on
your project/activity? How did you overcome them?
Did you gain skills in conflict resolution while working on the team? Were you able to
use these skills effectively to enhance your teams performance? Illustrate with an
example.
Did your team struggle with personal agendas? Were you able to work toward a
common purpose? How?
You must address the following question:
How might your teaming experience affect your future --- with regard to academic,
social, career, and/or personal choices?