EFFECTIVE GROUP MANAGEMENT

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At PMH, Group contracts and Team management logs are used. However, regular checking and updating is definitely work in progress as said by students who have been interviewed lately.

• Group norms could vary depending on the EI of students

Check this out:

 http://www.edutopia.org/blog/key-effective-teams-schools-emotional-intelligence-elena-aguilar

• Assign a group leader
• Groups complete a group contract at the start of the project.
  Include a discussion database where students exchange ideas/questions
• Use Team Management log OR project pacing chart and review regularly
• Incorporate daily log for students who need reminders to stay on task
• Use Peer feedback as often as necessary.