Team Development and Experiential Learning

Mirela Macelaru ()
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Mirela Macelaru: Medical School, Osijek, Croatia

RAIS Conference Proceedings 2022-2024 from Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies

Abstract: This paper explores the intersection of Tuckman’s Team Development Model and Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle, analyzing how these frameworks can be integrated to enhance team effectiveness and individual learning within educational and organizational contexts. Tuckman’s model outlines the stages of team development–forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning–each critical for building cohesive and productive teams. Kolb’s cycle, consisting of concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation, provides a robust framework for understanding how individuals learn from their experiences. By synthesizing these models, this paper demonstrates how teams can navigate developmental stages while simultaneously fostering individual growth through experiential learning. Practical applications and case studies illustrate how combining these models can lead to improved teamwork, enhanced problem-solving abilities, and increased overall performance.

Keywords: Tuckman’s Team Development Model; Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle; team dynamics; team effectiveness; individual learning; educational frameworks; team building; team roles (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 7 pages
Date: 2024-07
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Published in Proceedings of the 36th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, June 6-7, 2024, pages 24-30

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