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u201cComing together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.u201d <br><br><br>For years, Marc Ducrest has been teaching teamwork to elementary students in Geneva. I feel that if modern-day children learn how to collaborate with kindness and respect, together, they can build a brighter, more united future. <br><br><br>But the truth is, teaching younglings about teamwork isnu2019t a walk in the park. Teachers need to follow a few strategies to make lessons engrossing and convincing. In this PPT, Marc Ducrest will share some tips to nurture teamwork in your elementary classroom.
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Building Strong Local Communities For years, Marc Ducrest has been teaching teamwork to elementary students in Geneva. I feel that if modern-day children learn how to collaborate with kindness and respect, together, they can build a brighter, more united future. But the truth is, teaching younglings about teamwork isn’t a walk in the park. Teachers need to follow a few strategies to make lessons engrossing and convincing. In this PPT, Marc Ducrest will share some tips to nurture teamwork in your elementary classroom.
Start with simple group activities Teamwork can be a lot for young children. Marc Ducrest suggests kicking off things with fun, low- pressure group activities. They will help them build their confidence. You could think about collaborative art projects, building block challenges, or even simple scavenger hunts. These activities will give students a chance to share their ideas, take turns, and solve problems in a laid- back environment. Once they get more comfortable, introduce more complex tasks.
Assign clear roles Assign specific roles to students in a team. Teamwork becomes more organised and inclusive when they know their roles. You can assign roles like materials manager, idea recorder, or timekeeper. Ensure that everyone has a part to play. This will prevent any one student from taking over or slipping into the background. Marc Ducrest (Geneva) feels that having clear expectations cuts down confusion. Many shy students in my classroom were about to join in without feeling overwhelmed because of their newly assigned roles.
Celebrate small wins If you think teamwork is all about achieving the final goal together, you’re so wrong. Ask Marc Ducrest (Geneva) and you will know it’s about the journey and growth we experience along the way. Celebrate those little wins with your elementary students. Even while praising, make sure you’re not focusing only on the fastest and best group. Shine a light on moments of collaboration, patience, and creative problem-solving of other groups too.
Encourage active listening One of the most important tips from Marc Ducrest to keep in mind when teaching teamwork to elementary students. If you really want this idea to work, make sure your students are listening carefully and not just waiting for their turn to speak. I further model this behaviour usually by asking follow-up questions like - Randy, what do you think about Maria’s idea and giving praise for thoughtful responses.
Marc Ducrest on Teaching Teamwork Marc Ducrest hopes you will now appreciate their every idea, every act of encouragement, and every moment of patience that strengthens their ability to collaborate. Want to learn more from Geneva’s fav school teacher? Follow: Marc Ducrest on Quora Marc Ducrest on Reddit Marc Ducrest on Medium Marc Ducrest on Facebook
