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3.4 Allocating Group Roles Equitably and

Effectively

Guidelines for Equitable Role Assignment

4. Negotiated Assignments
Encourage students to express their preferences but maintain final authority to
ensure balance. Use brief negotiation sessions where students can advocate for
roles they wish to try, fostering engagement and accountability.
5. Promote Co-Leadership Models
For larger tasks, assign co-leaders to share responsibilities and support each other.
This technique reduces pressure on individual students and mirrors real-world

collaborative practices.
Practical Example:
In a cross-disciplinary project combining science and digital storytelling, groups are
formed with assigned roles: Project Manager, Science Specialist, Creative Director,
and Communication Lead. Every two weeks, students rotate to a new role, gaining a
well-rounded experience of both content creation and team management.
Bonus Tip:
Use digital collaborative tools (such as Trello, Asana, or Padlet) to visually assign
and track roles and responsibilities, allowing transparency and real-time updates
accessible to all team members.