Discusses distribution of capabilities and role assignments on a team and proposes a model linking variables that affect productivity. Research is needed on what interaction processes result from team characteristics and which processes affect team productivity for members with particular capabilities. (Author/JAC)

A team approach utilized by Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) and the Kinney Shoe Corporation is described. The project (1) developed new and innovative services for postsecondary DECA members, (2) increased membership in the Junior Collegiate Division of DECA, and (3) involved local businesspersons in Junior Collegiate DECA…

By merging the roles of teacher and administrator, a stronger and more stable system can emerge. Joint problem solving and decision making lead to innovative ideas. (Author/MLF)

A survey of 67 cases of organizational change provides evidence concerning collaborative intervention. Collaboration exists in the phases of problem determination, goal setting, and solution in intervention, but its character changes. Little relationship is found between collaboration during each phase and the effectiveness or adoption of change.…

The relationship between player's perceptions of ideal and actual leadership behavior, team performance outcome, skill level, and educational level is examined. (JD)

Recounts the way a high school newspaper staff used teamwork in investigating child labor law violations, writing news stories about the situation, and participating in airings of the issue for local and national television programs. (GT)

Investigated if there were differences between collaborative interactions of children trained to work together and those told to work together but not trained. Found that, compared to non-trained children, those in the trained groups were consistently more collaborative and helpful to each other as they tried to involve each other in the learning…

Presents three activities that prepare students for matching up with spelling partners, carrying out partner quizzes, and scoring partner quizzes. A sidebar provides tips for making partner quizzes work. (SM)

A simulation game involved 163 employees working in self-managed teams. Given incentives, participants with external locus of control (LOC) outperformed other "externals" who did not have incentives. Persons with internal LOC were more satisfied with their supervisors than were externals. (SK)

A new Minnesota school has succeeded in translating a noble, inclusive vision into reality. Asked to evaluate the school's first year, staff identified several accomplishments: presence of family-like communities of learners; focus on meeting individual special-education needs within these communities; celebration of diversity as a strength to…

Summarizes a 5-year study examining the implementation of interdisciplinary teaching teams in middle-level settings and teachers' attitudes toward teaming practices. Although teachers' attitudes fluctuated, the agreement level never fell below 72%. Teachers are attracted to interdisciplinary teaming and seem to retain their positive views as they…

Ralph Parish and Frank Aquila's article in the same "Kappan" issue has admirable equity concerns but offers little advice for inner-city principals trying to convince their staffs that all children can and should learn at high levels. Getting more and more students to a solid competency level is a challenge that will involve expert teamwork and…

An individual's participation in school can be analyzed on four levels--the individual, the team, interteam coordination, and management of the school's interaction with the environment. These levels represent different intensities of participation and degrees of complexity in an individual's commitment. This paper explores each level and…

Empowered technology teams can help realize the financial investment of schools in technology. Teams foster communities of technology users and give teachers and staff opportunities for leadership. A transformational leadership style is essential to the building of a human infrastructure that will use the technological infrastructure. (KS)

Revisions to nursing job descriptions in a hospital necessitated a leadership development program focused on reflective practice and clinical supervision. Nurses surveyed recognized improved performance in their supervisors in leadership skills and understanding of the role of senior clinical nurse. (SK)