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Handling a Group Member Who Does Not Help

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What should a group do if one member is not helping?

한 구성원이 도와주지 않는다면, 그룹은 어떻게 해야 할까요?

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The group should first check whether the member understands their task. Sometimes a student does not help because the role was never explained clearly, or the task is too vague. Before assuming the worst, the group can ask what the student thinks they are responsible for and what support they need. This keeps the conversation practical. If the problem is confusion, the group can rewrite the task, set a smaller deadline, and give the student a realistic chance to contribute. This approach avoids treating a planning failure as a character problem. It also gives the student a fair opportunity to correct the problem.

그룹은 먼저 그 멤버가 자신의 역할을 이해하고 있는지 확인해야 해요. 학생이 도와주지 않는 이유가 역할 설명이 충분히 명확하지 않았거나, 과제가 너무 모호했기 때문일 때도 있어요. 최악의 상황이라고 단정하기 전에, 그룹은 그 학생이 자신에게 어떤 책임이 있다고 생각하는지, 그리고 어떤 도움이 필요한지 물어볼 수 있어요. 이렇게 하면 대화가 현실적으로 이어져요. 만약 문제가 혼란 때문이라면, 그룹은 과제를 다시 정리하고, 마감 기한을 더 짧게 잡고, 그 학생이 실제로 기여할 수 있는 기회를 줄 수 있어요. 이런 방식은 계획상의 실패를 성격 문제로 받아들이지 않게 해줘요. 또 학생에게 문제를 바로잡을 공정한 기회도 줘요.

Why is this problem difficult to discuss directly?

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This problem is difficult to discuss directly because students do not want to create conflict with someone they still have to work with. The relationship matters until the project ends, and a tense atmosphere can make meetings uncomfortable. Students may worry that the conversation will damage the group more than the missing work. However, avoiding the issue can create resentment. The challenge is to talk about the task and deadline, not attack the person. That makes the conversation easier to manage. A calm tone matters because the group still needs cooperation after the conversation. This is difficult, but silence usually creates more resentment than a careful conversation.

Is it better to speak to the student first or tell the teacher?

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It is usually better to speak to the student first because the problem may be easy to fix. Going straight to the teacher can seem unfair if the student did not realise the group was unhappy or misunderstood the task. A direct conversation gives them a chance to explain and improve. However, the conversation should be clear, not vague. The group should say what is missing and agree on a specific next step. If that step is not completed, involving the teacher becomes more reasonable. The group should also agree how they will check whether the problem has improved. That check should happen soon enough to protect the group’s timeline.

How can groups prevent this problem before the work begins?

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Groups can prevent the problem by agreeing on roles, deadlines, and communication rules at the beginning. Written expectations make later conversations less personal because the group can refer back to the plan. For example, if everyone agreed that sources should be uploaded by Friday, it is easier to discuss a missing section calmly. Clear roles also reduce the chance that two people do the same task while another person does nothing. Prevention begins with making responsibility visible before problems appear. Written expectations also help quiet students raise problems without sounding accusatory. The plan should be simple enough that every member can remember it.