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2. Designing projects in which teams develop a single final product?

Each team member can write a specific part of the content. For example, if they are working on a
project for history class, each can explore a different era. Then they can combine the parts in a

unique presentation that you grade as a team project. Working together allows students to

collaborate on a specific project as a team.

3. Preventing conflicts from ruining the teams:

There will be conflicts in the teams. When individual students are asked to provide their

opinions, you can expect differences. The point of SEL is to help students overcome those
differences and come down to a common ground. That’s what good leadership is all about.

Pay attention to their decisions and look for patterns. Are some members of the team constantly

being avoided or pushed away? What’s the reason for such an attitude? Try to engage the
introvert students more in teamwork, and teach the overactive members to tone down their egos.

Table 2: Teachers Opinion on Leadership Development Programmes

Provides students with opportunities to take on leadership positions. 143 95

Addresses skills that are important for my students 148 99

Is appropriate for the age level of my students. 132 88

Involves all the students at my school. 139 93

Has hands-on or experiential learning components. 136 91

I provide regular coaching or feedback to my students on their use of leadership 141 94
skills.

Is effective in teaching students new skills. 139 93

Provides students with opportunities to actively practice new skills. 126 84

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