Cisco Systems CCNA 2 manual Teams, Competitive teams, Large groups, Whole class

The student roles within the group may be formal and assigned, or informal and unassigned. A formal or assigned role may be a leader, a speaker, a note taker, a summarizer, or a timekeeper. In informal groups, roles may be unassigned but naturally assumed by members of the group. Some group activities will not require the group members to assume any specific roles.

Teams

A team usually has a specified purpose and consists of three to ten members. The team members may be assigned as follows:

•Appointed

•Selected by other members of the team

•Grouped informally based on classroom seating arrangements

•Selected alphabetically

•Selected through some other random method

Team members may or may not have assigned roles. This depends on the performance task. If there are specific roles, they may be based on skill, interest, or necessity. The end product or result of the team effort may contribute to the grades of all or individual team members.

Competitive teams

The selection of team members for competitive team activities is similar to the previous description. Each competitive team has a specific purpose. They compete with other teams to determine which team can accomplish the criteria and objectives of a performance task with the most speed and accuracy. The members of each team receive rubrics and criteria for the task.

Large groups

A large group of students can be configured in a variety of ways:

•Smaller teams

•Groups

•Partners

•Individuals

•Whole class

The parameters and criteria for large group discussion and participation should be established prior to the task or activity. This is done so that all of the team members understand their roles and responsibilities within the group.

Whole class

This type of group is designed to involve all of the students. The parameters for participation and topic focus are clarified in advance so that all participants understand their roles and responsibilities within the class. This student configuration facilitates the following activities:

•Teacher-led discussions

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