A few days ago
Anonymous

can somebody help me with this social studies project?

i get to be a teacher and im supposed to do a lecture on a certain chapter in the s.s. book buuut im also in a group with 6 other people and im the leader. we’re doing a chapter on modern saudi arabia based on things from the book. its up to me who does what and who talks and everything. the teacher told me to be creative and about 3 people in the group dont want to talk in front or they dont really care. i dont know. im american and im in the philippines ok! and its kindof difficult to be like bossy and stuff but im the leader but i dont want to make anyone do anything they dont want to do if its up to me. so does anyone have any ideas?

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A few days ago
LadyBatman

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Guess what! your in a group and your the leader so tell your group members to shape up or ship out!

Your marks are Dependant on the group working together, and coming to a satisfying conclusion as much as it is about doing the task.

How about using compromises? If they don’t wish to talk, they do the main research and summaries of the text or the lecture aids and those who don’t mind talking can then help write up a lecture they are willing to do using the summaries.

you will have to be assertive (not rude and bossy but strong) if you want their respect as a leader…

for a final resort you may have to threaten with outing them to the teacher. If someone is not pulling their wait often teachers do not know unless you tell them, and then they will alter the marks to ensure you get more where the slackers get less.

Cheers

-KM

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A few days ago
earl c
Sometimes being a leader isn’t easy. Think how the President feels sometimes. Be firm in your decisions, but try to let the others decide what they know the best. Have them practice there part in front of your group before you do it for real in class. Be positive but honest in your evaluation of those afraid or not wanting to speak. Encouragement and positive will work better.
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A few days ago
DrIG
Ask those who do not want to speak what they can do instead. Have some ideas ready such as making a slide show a power point presentation, drawing a picture, doing some research, finding appropriate cartoons, etc,

Tell the group that you are a democratic leader and are willing to hear their ideas.

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A few days ago
kayla b
I know hoe it feels and its not easy is it.You hould tell them if you guys dont want to get a good grade on this then iwill.
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