Objectives:
This pilot focuses on this aspect of the SINCOE project:
- Test the Self and Peer assessment tool SINCOE@ with students
In this pilot we want to:
- Test the sincoe@ self and peer, and see what utility the students give it. Have data for the psychometric validation of the instrument. Check alternative methodologies to assess in self and peer (Compare sincoe@ results versus Belbin as the gold standard)
Methods:
We will use a highly participatory workshop methodology that will allow you to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes, but above all, to practice them frequently in the classroom so that you can receive feedback and develop actions to improve your competencies.
Environment:
In this course, we will focus on developing three transversal competencies of great relevance for professional success at present: teamwork, leadership, and communication. In line with the values expressed by several industrial companies with production plants in the province of Valencia, which regularly seek to hire people with engineering degrees in the industrial branch, we have adopted the following values to build the course culture:
* Teamwork
* Cooperation
* Passion/Commitment
* Integrity/Responsible decisions
* High performance
* Innovation (creativity, critical thinking, and initiative)
Among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed to achieve a more sustainable and better future, there is one goal especially related to the course: commitment to decent work (SDG 08)
The objectives of the course are:
* To be able to identify roles and behaviors in the team
* To improve your competence in giving oral presentations in multiple formats
* To demonstrate skills using various digital media to support communication, adapted to the situation and the audience
* To identify leadership styles and associated behaviors
* To be able to function effectively in a team
Role:
In this experiential learning initiative, the instructors assume the role of facilitators, mentors, and guides. They design and implement the participative workshops, fostering an environment that encourages active engagement, knowledge acquisition, skill development, and the practice of competencies.
The instructors facilitate classroom discussions, activities, and exercises that allow students to explore and apply concepts related to teamwork, leadership, and communication. They serve as mentors, offering personalized guidance and advice to students and encourage self-reflection, provide constructive feedback, and help students identify areas for improvement.
Additionally, the instructors help interpreting the data gathered from the Sincoe@ assessments and comparing it with other assessment methods like the Belbin model.
Motivation:
We want students cultivate self-awareness and self-reflection skills, enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of their individual strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth. This self-introspection not only fosters personal development but also equips them with the ability to effectively contribute to and thrive in collaborative team settings. By providing and receiving constructive feedback from their peers, students develop the ability to communicate effectively, build trust, and foster a culture of mutual support and accountability – essential skills for successful teamwork and collaboration in the modern workplace.
The data gathered from the Sincoe@ assessments would contribute to the psychometric validation of the instrument. And comparing the Sincoe@ results with the industry-recognized Belbin model, students develop critical thinking and analytical skills, enabling them to evaluate the strengths and limitations of different assessment methodologies.
Assessment:
To assess how students are able to function effectively in a team whose members together provide leadership and create a collaborative and inclusive environment in the organization; coordination of work and identify roles and skills to operate in multidisciplinary teams with different professional profiles; Collaborate proactively in the development of the work, establishing goals and meeting objectives, as well as contributing to the search for solutions to challenges or projects, demonstrating empathy and assertiveness when sharing ideas, reflections and arguments within collaborative work, we will use the Sincoe@ an the Diagnosis of teamwork roles based on Belbin.
