Working Together Makes Sense
Group Roles
How to Contribute to a Discussion
Discussion Phrases
Negative Influences in a Discussion
100
Group members working together should be C_______ rather than competitive
What is Cooperative
100

This role ensures the group keeps to time schedules. Sometimes, in meeting, they allocate each person a set time for contributions. 

What is Timekeeper.

100
You cant always be a leader, but you should be a...
What is a Participant
100

Encouraging others by saying ....  

You might say “I found it interesting that ...."
100

Those who want everything spelled out and "quibble" until they get what they want. These people need to have a say, but not necessarily get what they want.

What is a Nitpicker

200

The word for cooperative exchange of information, opinions, and ideas. 

What is Discussion

200

This role helps the group to draw up an agenda and keep to it, ensures that everyone gets to speak and that their views are heard, keeps the group focused on the point. 

What is Chairperson.

200
Its most important to be a _____ listener. One who fully absorbs what other things are being brought to the discussion
What is Active Listener
200

Indicate when you agree, what to say?  

"So do I"... "Yes, that's true". 

200

Those who want to offer a solution whether or not they have given any thought to it. They are sometimes too excited to speak and join in, and don't provide a lot of careful consideration.

What is Eager Beaver

300

The end of a successful discussion is when the group has reached a

What is Consensus 

300

This role checks, between meetings, that everyone is doing what was agreed. 

What is Task or Project Manager.  

300
A good leader should know,
What is how to run a meeting, the topic being discussed, and the people in the group.
300

If you disagree, instead of just rejecting other person's ideas, explore them by saying 

What makes you think that? Have you thought about ...? 

300

Those who dont dare take a position until the key people in the argument have.

What is A Fence sitter

400

Name three Academic occasions for collaborative study to happen.  

What is Seminars; Group Projects; Discussion Groups;

400
A great way to find solutions to a problem
What is brainstorming
400
When a group beings to repeat its statements, that usually means the conversation is
What is over
400

When you acknowledge your errors and apologise, what to say? 

Sorry, my mistake. "Oh, I see! I misunderstood"

400

The group clown, attention seeker.

What is Wisecracker

500

Name at least 4 aspects of collaborative working do you value. 

What are Enjoying a sense of group solidarity; Sharing ideas and stimulating each other's thinking;Gaining new and diverse perspectives; Developing skills relevant to employment; Gaining confidence in asserting my viewpoints; 

500
In disruptive conflict, the person who cannot seem to stop talking/ overpowers other members
What is Dominator
500

The definition of potential "saboteurs"?

What is "divert time and attention by complaining about the nature of the group or shortcomings of the task set."

500

What is important to say (sometimes) when receiving criticism?

Yes, You are right

500

Look down their noses at the whole discussion. Those who are indifferent and maybe didnt want to participate to begin with.

What is Superior Beings

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