Individual Differences Each person will bring his or her own set of understandings to these activities. The differences among participants may be quite wide. It is important to respect each person's knowledge, abilities, skills, and talents. Everyone has something to contribute. In collaborative group learning an attitude of cooperation, rather than competition, should be emphasized.
Leaders also come in unique and varied forms.
Your personality will be the main source of inspiration to the participants. This means that you are the primary, but not sole, resource for your group. Libraries, computers, and other information sources should be used to supplement this curriculum. At the end of this publication you'll find a list of resources to get you started. One of the major outcomes for participants is a sense of mastery and increased self-esteem.