Full Text Available
Note: Clicking the button above will open the full text document at the original institutional repository in a new window.
Exploring facilitation skills in asset-based transdisciplinary teamwork
Dissertation (MEd (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2004.
Saved in:
| Other Authors: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Thesis |
| Published: |
University of Pretoria
2013
|
| Subjects: | |
| Tags: |
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1867613460067516416 |
|---|---|
| access_status_str | Open Access |
| author2 | Ebersohn, L. (Liesel) |
| author_browse | Ebersohn, L. (Liesel) |
| author_facet | Ebersohn, L. (Liesel) |
| collection | Thesis |
| dc_rights_str_mv | © 2004, University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. |
| description | Dissertation (MEd (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2004. |
| format | Thesis |
| id | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/23278 |
| institution | University of Pretoria (South Africa) |
| last_indexed | 2026-06-10T12:36:29.578Z |
| license_str | Other — see source repository |
| provenance_str_mv | Harvested via OAI-PMH from UPSpace — University of Pretoria Institutional Repository |
| publishDate | 2013 |
| publishDateRange | 2013 |
| publishDateSort | 2013 |
| publisher | University of Pretoria |
| publisherStr | University of Pretoria |
| record_format | dspace |
| source_str | UPSpace — University of Pretoria Institutional Repository |
| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/23278 Exploring facilitation skills in asset-based transdisciplinary teamwork Ebersohn, L. (Liesel) judite.f@absamail.co.za Ferreira, Judite Asset-based approach Capacity building Facilitation Skills Teamwork Transdisciplinary approach UCTD Dissertation (MEd (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2004. Much has been researched on how to manage and participate in teams, as well as on teamwork in transdisciplinary and early intervention groups. However, no single source adequately details the skills needed to facilitate such a unique group as that of the asset-based transdisciplinary team. A limitation in the theoretical body of knowledge regarding this subject matter spurred the purpose of this study to explore the facilitation skills conducive to asset-based transdisciplinary teams. A conceptual framework was created from the researcher’s perspective of the theoretical knowledge researched and acquired. Applying an interpretative epistemology, the instrumental case study was chosen as research design to explore groups of transdisciplinary team members. Two focus group interviews were conducted, transcribed, qualitatively analysed with the supplements of field notes and coded with the help of two independent coders. Theoretical assumptions were tested, interrelations shown, categories and themes short-listed and criticisms from the participants considered. It was found that skills alone do not suffice to equip members in their facilitation of asset-based transdisciplinary teams. Attitudes of involvement, flexibility, support, transparency and trust; approaches that are asset-based, narrative, holistic and family-centred and possessing knowledge of diversity, ethics, teamwork and discipline expertise were considered paramount to the competence of a facilitator. It is recommended that in future research of facilitation, attention be given not only to the skills acquired, but also to the knowledge, attitudes and approaches needed. Combination of categories, integrating skills, attitudes, approaches and knowledge should also be investigated. It is recommended that the role of the caregiver be given greater status among health professions and that the findings of this study be applied in the pre- and in-service training of prospective health professionals and facilitators. Asset-based theory was informed by emphasising the importance of facilitation skills, and acquiring appropriate attitudes, approaches and knowledge in order to ensure successful implantation of those skills. The inclusion of role release underscored the need to facilitate networking and encourage shared leadership and the narrative approach also presented itself as a possible addition to asset-based theory. Finally, as a development of the collaborative project in Early Childhood Intervention, interpretations from focus group interviews as well as research in literature were used for the Masters degree in Early Childhood Intervention (MECI) in the Educational Psychology elective module. Educational Psychology unrestricted 2013-09-06T14:50:28Z 2005-03-17 2013-09-06T14:50:28Z 2004-10-09 2004 2005-03-17 Dissertation Ferreira, J 2004, Exploring facilitation skills in asset-based transdisciplinary teamwork, MEd dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd < http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23278 > http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23278 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03172005-143440/ © 2004, University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Asset-based approach Capacity building Facilitation Skills Teamwork Transdisciplinary approach UCTD Exploring facilitation skills in asset-based transdisciplinary teamwork |
| title | Exploring facilitation skills in asset-based transdisciplinary teamwork |
| title_full | Exploring facilitation skills in asset-based transdisciplinary teamwork |
| title_fullStr | Exploring facilitation skills in asset-based transdisciplinary teamwork |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring facilitation skills in asset-based transdisciplinary teamwork |
| title_short | Exploring facilitation skills in asset-based transdisciplinary teamwork |
| title_sort | exploring facilitation skills in asset based transdisciplinary teamwork |
| topic | Asset-based approach Capacity building Facilitation Skills Teamwork Transdisciplinary approach UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23278 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03172005-143440/ |