:Group Leaders
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Approach: One to one Level: Year 4 and year 8
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Focus: Qualities of a good group leader.
Resources: Pictures of 3 groups.

Questions/instructions:
In this activity you will be talking about leaders of groups.
Place pictures in front of student and point to leaders as you speak.
Here are some pictures of different groups of people.

 

 

 
 
% responses
2001 ('97)
y4
y8
1. What are some of the things a leader of a group should do to be a good leader?
Try to think of three very important things they should do.
 
be good at the activity – a good role model
31
37
make it fun, enjoyable, motivating
13
21
listen to other team members
9
16
treat everyone fairly and positively (be nice)
39
39
never give up: courage, persistence
6
7
give clear instructions/guidance
23
26
be well organised – reliable, punctual, responsible
13
23
help and encourage other team members
47
47
other valid idea
6
9
2. What are some of the things a leader of a group shouldn’t do?
Try to think of three very important things they should not do.
appear self-centred, arrogant, superior
10
22
put down, criticize, put off other team members
(including poor sportsmanship)
30
43
ignore other members and their ideas
6
12
treat different members differently, unfairly
13
24
give up easily
3
2
be bossy, overpowering, rude
72
61
be disorganised, unreliable, lazy
16
24
not helpful to other members
6
8
other valid idea
4
5
Rating of overall understanding:
excellent/very good
5
18
 
good
22
34
moderate
47
39
poor
26
9
Commentary
Year 4 and year 8 students had similar views on what group leaders should and should not do. They said leaders should help and encourage other team members, treat everyone fairly and nicely, and be good at the activity. On the other hand, they should not be bossy, overpowering or rude, and should not put down or be too critical of their team members.
 
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