Group Roles

Group Roles If you are planning on doing a class project with your students it is always a good idea to have the students choose group roles and establish norms prior to beginning the task. Below is a list of group roles that you may want to consider. Facilitator  Responsibilities  Sound Bites Ask every student to share their ideas or questions. Make sure everyone's ideas are listened to. Invite others to make suggestions on what to do next. What questions did you have about the problem? Where did you get stuck? How did you approach the next problem? What do you suggest we do next? Accountability Manager  Responsibilities  Sound Bites    Make sure that all group members:  Can answer teachers questions. Are prepared to present their groups ideas. Group has covered all aspects of the task. Monitors completion of assignment. Can you explain our group's ideas? Do you understand why ______? What if the teacher asks ______? How would you present our groups ideas? Do you think you have covered all aspects of the task? Team Captain  Responsibilities  Sound Bites The only one that can ask the teacher a question. The only student who can get out of their seat to get resources and consult with teacher. Keeps the group on task. Guides the general direction of the project. Do we have any questions for the teacher that we can't answer ourselves? My group wants to know _____? Would any resources or tools be helpful for this problem? The teacher said ______. Skeptic  Responsibilities  Sound Bites Challenge each group member to justify and explain their thinking in detail. Question each students approach and ideas. Why did you ______? Can you explain why ______? Why does this make sense? How do know that works? Can you represent your ideas in a different way? Techie  Responsibilities  Sound Bites Operates the software. Addresses technology issues. Seeks the greatest level of professionalism with the technology. Uses tech to launch group potential. Coordinates online communication. What is the overall goal? What apps/software have you used in the past to accomplish this goal? How can I help you with this tech? What are you trying to do? May I show/teach you how that is done? - Now you try. Artistic Consultant  Responsibilities  Sound Bites    Make sure that all group members: Select appropriate colors, and layouts. Advises on the overall artistic and visual appeal of the project. Controls the art projects for the group. Is responsible for the look and feel of the project looking professional. What style do you prefer? What are we going for on this project? Does this look professional? Is it clean, and uncluttered? Are we staying consistent? Writer/Editor  Responsibilities  Sound Bites Takes notes for the group. Authors the script for the final presentation. Edits the work of others in the group. Can I help you with your rough draft? Lets look for: Spelling, punctuation, clarity of writing. Please revise your work so that it will fit our final draft. Do you need some help with you written work? General Contractor - EVERYONE  Responsibilities  Sound Bites Must do all unchosen roles or duties. Researcher & Writer Ask themselves: Am I helping the group? Does anyone need help? How might I be of service? I am currently free, does anyone need assistance? Any duty overburden and in need of help? How can we make this task great?