Small Group Method Break students into groups of three or four. Go around the room and ask each group for their agreements. After all of the groups have given their proposed agreements, ask the entire class if there are any other ones that they would like to add to the board. Open the list up for discussion.
Creating a group agreement Explain the purpose of the group agreement. Make space for people to reflect on what they need. Give everyone the chance to feedback. Use the suggestions to create potential groundrules. Edit the suggestions until everyone is happy. Test for agreement. Implement the group agreement!
Sample Group Agreement Make sure everyone is able to contribute. Only one person speaks at a time. Respect each others' opinions even / especially if you don't agree with them. Participate! Confidentiality – some things shouldn't be repeated outside of this meeting.
A group contract should contain the following: Group members' names and contact information. Expectations (ground rules) regarding preparation for and attendance at group meetings, frequency and duration of meetings, and communication. Assignment of specific tasks, roles, and responsibilities along with due dates.
A collaboration agreement should include the following key elements: The purpose of the collaboration, specifying the commercial project and its objectives. The roles and responsibilities of each party involved. The allocation of resources, such as financial contributions, personnel, and equipment.
Creating a group agreement Explain the purpose of the group agreement. Make space for people to reflect on what they need. Give everyone the chance to feedback. Use the suggestions to create potential groundrules. Edit the suggestions until everyone is happy. Test for agreement. Implement the group agreement!
Community Agreements Be Curious, Open, and Respectful - call in not out/throw sunshine not shade. No one knows everything - together we know a lot. We can't be articulate all the time - give the benefit of the doubt and ask questions. We take care of ourselves - stretch, eat, drink, use restroom, rest, etc.
Shared agreements are a tool for setting healthy communication boundaries. They state our intentions & values overtly, and can be referenced if interactions veer off course. To get started, make sure that you have a facilitator and a note-taker. This can be the same person or two different people.
More specifically, community agreements have these functions: Encourage students to work collaboratively in developing a respectful environment. Give students a stake in abiding by the agreed-upon guidelines. Establish a process of group participation rather than instructor-led lecture.
Creating a group agreement Explain the purpose of the group agreement. Make space for people to reflect on what they need. Give everyone the chance to feedback. Use the suggestions to create potential groundrules. Edit the suggestions until everyone is happy. Test for agreement. Implement the group agreement!