A day into the camping trip, it appeared evident to Harry an…
A day into the camping trip, it appeared evident to Harry and the other staff members that the way the youth were grouped in the canoes needed to be addressed. It was important that the entire group reach its travel destinations every day, and the group was falling behind its schedule further each day. Although the youth all claimed to be “expert” canoeists, canoes frequently traveled in circles, arguments between the young people in the same canoe erupted about who was working harder, and a couple of times a paddle ended up floating away from the canoe in the water. Harry and his staff discussed alternatives based on their observations and knowledge of the youth’s histories. While the youth were initially excited about the idea of canoeing, it was evident that their attitude could deteriorate if there was no intervention by the staff members. Which of the following courses of action is the best?
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One of the girls in your group at the camp, 17-year-old Camilla, emerges as a strong leader. In most activities she is the first one to try new things, the first to offer solutions and the dominant opinion when there is a decision to make. She has strong social skills and the other group members acquiesce to her desires. You notice that others in the group have leadership skills but are hesitant to offer them. You would also like to allow others to experience the leadership role. One of the best ways you might intervene is:
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