|
Role |
Responsibility |
Example |
| Discussion Leader |
Keeps group on-track;
maintains full participation |
"Let’s focus on the problem."
"Should we move onto the next question?" |
Recorder/
record keeper |
Records assignments, strategies,
unresolved issues, data;
convenes group outside of class, keeps group record sheets |
"Did we get all the learning issues
down?"
"Is this the diagram we want?" |
| Reporter |
Makes sure all agree on
plan/action/report;
writes up assignment |
"Are we in agreement now?"
"Everyone check this draft before tomorrow." |
| Accuracy Coach |
Probes for group understanding;
locates resources and brings them to class |
"Why do you think that?"
"What does this text say?"
"Where did you find that information?" |
| Skeptic |
Challenges group consensus;
checks for alternative ideas |
"I’m not sure we’re on the right
track."
"Are you sure about that?
John, do you agree with Sue?" |
| Timekeeper |
Checks for timing of discussion of the
problem;
alerts discussion leader when group needs to switch activities |
"Lisa, we’ve only got 10 minutes, we’d
better assign learning issues."
"We should move onto the second page now." |
Reflector/
Summarizer |
Summarizes progress of the group;
checks for involvement and understanding of all group members |
"Here’s where I think we are.
What do you think Sally?"
"Jack, you’ve not said what you’re thinking. Do you agree with
Joe?" |
