Globalization, Collaboration, Acceleration: Adult Learning, Collaborative Learning, and Team Building

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the lecture notes on adult learning, collaborative learning, and team building.

Adult Learning

Learning by adults characterized by independence, self-direction, goal setting, and active engagement often with a deep approach to learning.

Independent Learning

The ability to study autonomously, set and maintain personal learning goals, stay self-motivated, and take responsibility for one’s learning.

Self-organization

The ability to organize study goals, manage distractions, and plan strategies to avoid interruptions.

Active Engagement

Being an active participant in the learning process, including previewing material, browsing readings, taking notes, and applying ideas.

Preview

Surveying course material before detailed study to gain the big picture.

Browse

Quickly scanning readings to identify themes and main ideas.

Notes in Own Words

Taking notes in one’s own words to process and internalize new ideas.

Concept Map

A visual representation of ideas and their relationships to organize knowledge.

Highlighting

Emphasizing significant points in a text to aid recall.

Re-reading

Reviewing course materials and notes to confirm or add details.

Discussion

Engaging with peers and lecturers to explore key concepts and ideas.

Deep Approach to Learning

Seeking understanding and meaningful integration of knowledge, focusing on key concepts, relationships, and critical thinking.

Relating New Ideas to Previous Knowledge

Connecting new concepts with prior knowledge and experiences to deepen understanding and application.

Inter-professional Education

Education involving students from multiple health professions learning together to prepare for collaborative practice.

Collaborative Learning

An approach where two or more students work together to understand material, solve problems, complete tasks, share information, evaluate ideas, and monitor each other’s progress.

Globalization

The process of increasing worldwide interconnectedness and interdependence.

Team Building

Process of forming and developing cooperation, trust, and effective teamwork among team members.

Teamwork

A concept where several people work together in a team toward common goals.

Forming

Stage 1 of team development where the team defines the problem, sets goals and strategies, identifies information, and assigns roles.

Storming

Stage 2 where the task is more difficult than expected; attitudes fluctuate toward success; resistance and poor collaboration may occur.

Storming Diagnosis

Questions to assess if goals are shared, roles are defined, and task, communication, and interpersonal skills support the team.

Negotiating Conflict

Separating problems from people; being soft on people and hard on the problem; exploring underlying needs and goals.

Addressing the Problem

State views clearly and non-judgmentally; clarify core issues; listen and restate understanding.

Norming

Stage 3 where team members accept goals, rules, procedures, and roles, and start helping each other.

Behaviors in Norming

Cooperation, willingness to address issues, constructive criticism, and a growing team spirit.

Performing

Stage 4 where the team shows insight into processes, understands strengths and weaknesses, prevents or resolves conflicts, and forms close attachment.

Leader (Team Roles)

A leader who encourages open communication, leads by example, motivates, guides problem solving, and maintains healthy group dynamics.

Recipe for a Successful Team

Commitment to shared goals, clearly defined roles, use of each member’s best skills, and opportunities for development.

Effective Systems and Processes

Clear communication, defined decision procedures and ground rules, balanced participation, awareness of group dynamics, and good personal relationships.

Every Team Member Can Help

A mindset that all members contribute to the team's success and support collaborative effort.

Active Listening

Willingness to listen to others and understand their perspectives.

Questioning

Actively asking questions to clarify and explore ideas.

Persuade

Motivating others and persuading them toward a point or action.

Respect

Mutual respect among team members.

Help

Offering assistance to teammates.

Share

Ssharing information and resources among team members.

Participate

Active involvement in team tasks and discussions.