Description of Typical Roles
Manager or Facilitator: Manages the group. Ensures that members are fulfilling their role, the assigned tasks are being accomplished on time, and all members of the group are participating in the activities.
Recorder: Records the names and roles of the group members at the beginning of each day. Records the important aspects of the group discussions, observations, insights, etc.
Spokesperson (Presenter): Presents oral reports to the class for the group.
Strategy analyst (Reflector): Observes and comments on the group dynamics and behavior with respect to the learning process. The reflector/analyst may be called upon to report to the group (or the entire class) about how well the group is operating (or what needs improvement) and why.