Developing team competence as part of a person centered learning course on communication and soft skills in project management

Since the capability to work in teams, both national and international, has become a key requirement on computer science graduates, we have been exploring ways in which to support students in enhancing this capability during their studies. In this paper we share our approach, 'philosophy',...

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Main Authors: Motschnig-Pitrik, R., Figl, K.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
communication
Communication effectiveness
Computer science
Decision making
Educational technology
Instruments
Project management
Space technology
team competencies
Teamwork
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Summary:Since the capability to work in teams, both national and international, has become a key requirement on computer science graduates, we have been exploring ways in which to support students in enhancing this capability during their studies. In this paper we share our approach, 'philosophy', and learning from the preceding years regarding the development of team competence as part of person centered, technology enhanced, active learning courses such as "Communication and Soft Skills in Project Management". We provide students' reactions and the results of quantitative studies on component competencies identified in the ALL framework such as group decision making, adaptability/flexibility, interpersonal relations, and communication. We hope that our findings can throw some light on the potentialities, limitations, preconditions, options, and effects of promoting aspects of team competence in academic settings.
ISSN:0190-5848
2377-634X
DOI:10.1109/FIE.2007.4417889