All of the following are characteristics of an effective group member, except:
It is important for your group to _____________ evaluate all of the options.
Which of the following is part of generating creative solutions?
Thanks to our group's ________________, we were able to accomplish all our goals.
Explain the characteristics of an effective group member. What are your strengths and weaknesses when you work in a group?
An effective group member listens respectfully, shares useful ideas, completes assigned tasks, considers other points of view, and helps the group reach a decision. My strengths are listening to others and completing the work I am assigned. One weakness is that I can sometimes hesitate to share my ideas, so I am working on speaking up more and asking questions when I have something to contribute.
Your teacher has asked you and your group to solve the problem of tardiness in your class. What steps will you and your group will take to solve this problem?
First, our group will define the tardiness problem and gather information about how often it happens and what may be causing it. We will brainstorm possible solutions, such as reminders, a class-wide goal, or a plan to help students prepare before class. We will evaluate the ideas objectively, agree on a realistic solution, and decide who will do each task. After trying the plan, we will check whether tardiness has decreased and adjust the plan if needed.
Which of the following is not something your group might do while selecting the best solution?
Which of the following is not a question your group might ask while analyzing the problem?
You are the group leader and your group is trying to come up with solutions to the problem your teacher has assigned. You have given a couple of suggestions, but no one else in your group is offering any ideas. Describe two or three things you could do to solve this problem.
I could ask each group member an open-ended question, such as what they think might work, and give everyone a chance to respond. I could also suggest a quick brainstorming round where we list ideas without judging them at first. If the group is still stuck, I could restate the problem and break it into smaller parts so it is easier for everyone to suggest solutions.
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