מאגו־סיסטם לאקו־סיסטם: שיתופיות בבניית קורסים אקדמיים

Studies have shown the many advantages of teamwork, claiming that team work helps improve the achievements of the group in its shared assignments, and the achievements of each of the individuals comprising the group. Te interactions between the members of the group offer high synergetic value that exceeds the potential outcomes that each individual could have achieved while working alone. However, teamwork also creates many challenges that must be overcome in order to achieve the team's goals. This poses additional unique challenges for academic lecturers, whose work generally tends to be more individualistic and for whom teamwork is less common.This study explored how lecturers at a teachers' training college who planned and designed their courses in teams perceived the teamwork experience. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were held with 20 lecturers who developed their courses in groups. Te study revealed their concerns and deliberations, coping methods for contending with the challenges, and suggestions for improving and enhancing the process.Te findings shed light on the opportunities and challenges posed by the teamwork done by these participants, and on the courses of action needed in order to improve and maximize the advantages of this type of collaboration.This information is especially important for a college that trains teachers who must be able to model 21st- century skills for their students.