The relationship between experimental learning & team building
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Authors
Hedman, Karolina
Issue Date
2003
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
Psychology
Alternative Title
Abstract
The study examined people's experiences going through an experiential learning experience such as a Ropes Course, as a team. There were six participants, who had all gone through a Ropes Course at different times as a part of different teams.
The researcher used an initial grounded theory approach as the method to collect data. Data from the interviews were categorized into specific effects of the Ropes Course on teambuilding.
We found that participation in a Ropes Course positively impacts at least six important aspects of a typical work environment. Participants who experienced a Ropes Course together stated thai it: builds confidence in self and in the team; provides opportunities for shared experience; builds and encourages positive team strengths; encourages people to support each other; encourages participation, and increases team communication.
People reported that what was encouraged and designed into the Ropes Course continued to influence their lives once they returned to their work environments. After the course there was a notable change in mentality that participants attributed to specific experiences curing the ropes course.