Working in small groups

Pre-class assignment/topic to write

• Share about a time that you work successfully with a team. What was your assignment? What factors do you think contributed to the group’s success?

• Do you like to work in groups or alone? Why?

• List out a pros and cons of working in small groups

Articles (optional)

• Being an effective group member

Conversation starters

• Use the assignments as conversation starters

• How do you see yourself contributing to group work? Consider the following roles: facilitator/leader, timekeeper, note taker, expert, mediator, devil's advocate, presenter, progress chaser

• Do you think it’s important to build relationships with your group members outside the scope of your scope? Why or why not?

• Help mentees to identify a strategy to deal with challenges in group work

• Tips to provide for effective group work: https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/developing-assignments/group-work/group-decision-making