Support Short-Term Memory in Group Work: Checklist (Aa)
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Support Short-Term Memory in Group Work: Checklist (Aa)
If your student has weaker working memory and it could affect others on a group assignment when it comes to planning or follow-through
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Group work often has less structure and juggling more tasks at once than working alone, but the following strategies will provide you with some structure to manage all the different aspects of project work. -
Encourage the group in creating a to-do list at the beginning of each meeting and an overall project plan. Make sure it is written and visible to all. This will help the group, and you, stay on track throughout the project.
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Make sure you take notes during group discussions, just as you would during class. There can be one person who is assigned to take notes for the meeting and circulates them. Otherwise, be sure to do this for yourself.
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If you lose track of the conversation flow, raise your hand and ask for clarification or someone to summarize what was said. It's likely that everyone in the group will benefit from the clarity so don't be shy.
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At the end of the session, have a group member summarize what was accomplished and review any next steps or assignments. Summarizing will help eliminate confusion and fill in anything you or another team member might have missed.
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If appropriate, consider recording the session so everyone can refer back. Recording is not always appropriate and everyone would need to agree to be recorded, but recording can be a very effective alternative to note taking.