In Person Workshop #1 Flashcards
What is a group contract?
A group contract is a document that formalizes expectations, roles, and responsibilities among group members, helping them stay accountable and on track.
What are key components of a group contract?
Group members’ names, expectations (ground rules), assigned tasks, roles, responsibilities, a process for addressing unmet expectations, and peer feedback.
Why is using a group contract beneficial?
It encourages ownership of learning, identifies and communicates expectations, facilitates reflection on past experiences, and increases a sense of community.
What temporal behaviors are expected in a group contract?
Punctuality, attendance at meetings, remaining until tasks are completed, and taking breaks by unanimous consent.
What procedural expectations are outlined in group contracts?
Preparing for meetings, completing tasks by deadlines, evaluating group mechanics, and having the right to point out broken rules.
What behavioral expectations are important in a group contract?
Seeking consensus, active listening, avoiding sexist and racist remarks, and rejecting aggressive or dominating behavior.
What roles can be assigned in a group contract?
Leader, secretary, timekeeper, and devil’s advocate.
What are the steps for resolving impasses in group contracts?
Isolate disagreements, leader decides importance, and proceed with a timed discussion or vote.
Which of the following is NOT a component of a group contract?
A) Group members’ names
B) List of group projects
C) Ground rules for communication
D) Assignment of specific tasks
B) List of group projects
One key benefit of group contracts is that they:
A) Allow students to avoid group work
B) Help identify and communicate expectations
C) Remove the need for deadlines
D) Automatically assign grades to group members
B) Help identify and communicate expectations
According to the sample group contract, how long can a group break last?
A) 5 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 15 minutes
D) 20 minutes
D) 20 minutes
If a group member cannot meet a task deadline, they should:
A) Ignore it
B) Inform the leader once the deadline passes
C) Seek help from other team members in time to avoid a delay
D) Take on more tasks next time
C) Seek help from other team members in time to avoid a delay
What is NOT considered acceptable behavior according to the group contract?
A) Active listening
B) Seeking consensus
C) Racist remarks
D) Rotating roles
C) Racist remarks
Who is responsible for tracking time during group discussions?
A) Secretary
B) Timekeeper
C) Leader
D) Devil’s advocate
B) Timekeeper
