Teamwork: Roles and Responsibilities
ESL Lesson PlansTeamwork: Roles and Responsibilities

Teamwork: Roles and Responsibilities

This ESL lesson plan helps adults understand and discuss the importance of different roles in teamwork. Using speaking and vocabulary exercises, this lesson introduces students to Dr. Meredith Belbin’s nine team roles, exploring how roles like coordinator, facilitator, and task distributor impact group dynamics. Through videos, matching exercises, and role discussions, students will enhance their B1-B2 English skills while engaging with concepts critical to collaborative success in business and everyday interactions.

Skills

  • Can participate actively in routine and non-routine exchanges related to their field, giving clear and detailed descriptions, explanations, and accounts.
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Based on CEFR
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1

Discuss the following questions.

1
Can you share a positive teamwork experience you have had?
2
What are some common challenges we faced when trying to collaborate with others?
3
What qualities do you think make a good team leader in any group project?
4
In your opinion, what factors influence team dynamics the most?
2

Match these halves to discover important aspects of teamwork.

3

Watch the video and answer the questions.

4

Fill in the gaps with key points from the video.

5

Share your opinion on the following questions.

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