This sense of joint responsibility for the work of the study group builds interdependence and synergy within the group. When every group member feels equally responsible for the success of the group, there is a higher level of commitment. The most positive feature arising from the use of the rotation approach is the important assumption that anyone from the study group can represent the group at any point in time, expanding the effective capacity for leadership at the school. The work of the group gives the group its direction. The focus of a study group is on the work of the group not on that of any individual member.
All members are equal in status and in responsibility for the work and success of their study group.
When we first share with teachers that the leadership of the study groups will be rotated, there is general fear. We are always amazed by such attitudes. Many teachers genuinely fear leading a group of colleagues. We think that is because this has not been an expectation and they have not routinely had the opportunity. How Individuals are Considered The most important role in study groups is that of individual member.