One of the focuses in chapter 5 of Fires in the Bathroom is the usefulness of a group project when the students are included on how the project is set up. Teachers are encouraged to help the students understand how a group should work and to determine what roles should be present in the group. It is also useful if the students themselves have a part in determining who should play what function.
I think that by allowing the students to have a role in developing projects they are able to own the work they are doing. Also, when the students know their function in a group and what is expected of them they are more likely to produce exceptional work. I feel that by giving the students some control over their project it also treats them with respect and encourages them to take responsibility over what they do. However, the section that gave this advice had the students going over all the parts of a project, what kinds of people are needed, and had each student inventorying what role he or she might play. While this might be a useful tool, I don’t think time always allows for this. It may only be possible to spend some time talking about these aspects and then helping the students determine what roles each will play.
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