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09 Jul 08
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Discussion Leader. The discussion leader works to keep the group on track. He or she is charged with ensuring full participation from all team members, and helps to moderate individuals who may try to dominate the group discussion. Typical comments from the discussion leader may include the following:
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Recorder/Record Keeper. The recorder keeps track of unresolved issues, records group strategies, maintains archives of all work sheets and electronic files, and convenes the group outside of class as necessary. You'll frequently hear the recorder say things like this:
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Reporter . The reporter assembles the draft of the group's solution for the project, solicits feedback from all group members, incorporates agreed-upon changes, and submits the project. The reporter is often heard uttering these phrases:
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Accuracy Coach. The accuracy coach probes for group understanding and makes sure that all team members are familiar with all aspects of the project. He or she locates valid, legitimate resources, and brings them to class if necessary. The accuracy coach may also review the entire project for accuracy and completeness, although all team members typically have some responsibility for that activity. You'll probably hear the accuracy coach say things like this:
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Skeptic. The skeptic challenges group consensus, and poses alternative solutions or different ways to think about the problem. The skeptic may make these kinds of comments:
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Timekeeper. The timekeeper makes sure the group stays on schedule – for the current group meeting and for the project as a whole. You'll hear the timekeeper say things like this:
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Reflector/Summarizer . Reflection is a very important part of the PBL process. When you take the time to reflect on what you've done, you tend to come up with ways to improve how your group operates from class to class and from project to project. When group operations improve, the quality of the final project submissions tends to improve as well. The reflector/summarizer spearheads the reflection process. He or she summarizes the progress of the group at various stages of the project. This helps ensure that all team members are on the "same page," and provides a vehicle through which team members can make recommendations for improvements. The reflector/summarizer also works with the accuracy coach to check for group understanding. The reflector/summarizer tends to make comments like this:
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