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Resource Card Group Roles

Preparation for Group Roles
Assigning roles to individuals in each group is very important and has been found to encourage full participation by all members. Be sure and rotate the roles for each activity.

Facilitator
Makes sure everyone understands the task and all members participate. Helps the group develop a plan of action. Calls the teacher if the group needs help.

Materials Manager and Recorder
Collects, distributes, and manages materials for the task. Makes sure group has notes from the discussion and completes the written tasks.

Time Keeper and Reporter
Keeps track of time for the group. Organizes the group's report to the class, discusses what will be reported and helps introduce and summarizes the activity to the class.

Encourager and Harmonizer
Keeps everyone on task. Helps facilitate agreements in the group, make sure there are no "put downs", and checks that everyone has a chance to fully participate.