Group Dynamics

Question 1

What skills are required to work in a group?

Answer 1

1. Co-operation
2. Conflict Management
3. Communication
4. Leadership
5. Organisation

Question 2

What role players are required in a group?

Answer 2

1. Facilitator
2. Gatekeeper
3. Mediator
4. Scribe

Question 3

What is a facilitator?

Answer 3

1. They lead the group
2. They make sure everyone knows what to do
3. They set deadlines
4. They try to accommodate everyone
5. They suggest ways of going forward when a group gets stuck

Question 4

What does a gatekeeper do?

Answer 4

1. Make sure everyone is present.
2. Makes sure that everyone has turn to speak or give their ideas.
3. Keeps control of the group.

Question 5

What does a mediator do?

Answer 5

1. Tries to sort out problems in the group.

2. Tries to find a solution if boys disagree.

Question 6

What does a scribe do?

Answer 6

1. Has to listen to all ideas carefully.
2. Writes down all ideas.
3. Report’s back to the group - reads out all ideas.
4. Writes down the final plan decided upon by the whole group.