Steps to Success in Group Projects
Teamwork
Sometimes, the teachers form groups with random students, but you should try to collaborate and agree on one common idea with a majority opinion. Everyone knows that 2 minds think better than one and it’s more reasonable to have different perspectives instead of one biased opinion. In general, equally splitting the workload is ideal so that every group member shares the same responsibility. Time management and organization are key so if you are the leader, coordinate times to finish some part of the project together so that the group won’t have to waste time reviewing or revising the entire project again.
Roles
Assign roles based on strengths and weaknesses such as being the main speaker, planner, or leader. Don’t pressure anyone to fulfill other roles unless there is a dire emergency where someone is not willing to help at all for a valid reason. Groups with close friends usually succeed, but if you go out of your comfort zone, you may make new friends and discover others’ strengths that can be more useful than the strengths of your friends.
Communication
Use a group chat that everyone checks often so that there are constant reminders about meetings, progress, or incomplete sections of the project. Every group member needs to be aware of any changes that are either agreed upon or disagreed on, but don’t be that annoying person who spams the group chat for something obvious that has no disadvantages/consequences such as adding the heading.
Conclusion
Act friendly with your group members, but don't be afraid to lead if nobody takes the opportunity to ensure that everyone plays an equal part in the project. Being honest in peer review evaluations and being mindful of others’ busy schedules may lead to less effort.
Sameet T is a current student majoring in architecture. He created Schooller Education alongside with Aniq S bringing his years of experience in high school to help students achieve success in high school when he didn't get a chance to know a lot about it.