Overall, reflecting on this group project has been extremely beneficial as it has allowed me to better understand why the group did not work very well together, and has given me some insights into how I could improve the group’s performance in any future projects. If the group members do not feel criticised, they would hopefully feel more motivated to put effort into the project. Also, if things were not going well during the project, instead of accusing or blaming anyone, I would ask the group members if everything was alright, and ask whether there is anything I could do to help them with their part of the project. This would hopefully allow group members to feel safe to express any concerns they have during the project. I would also suggest some sort of fun ice-breaking activity that allows the group members to get to know each other better to help build trust. In future group projects, I will ensure that in our first meeting we decide together as a group on the basic rules that our group will follow in terms of communication and decision-making. This is supported by Rogers & Lee (2011), who state that trust between group members is essential to ensure effective communication throughout any project. If we had taken more time at the beginning of the project to build trust between the group members, he may have felt more comfortable to tell us about this situation earlier in the project, and we may have been able to find a suitable solution. If my friend and I had asked the other two what their strengths were, and given them the opportunity to choose which parts of the project they wanted to work on, this may have led to them feeling more committed to the project and therefore putting in more effort. According to the McCloud Model of effective group work (2012), it is important at the beginning of any group project to encourage each member of the group to contribute ideas, and to allow people the opportunity to choose which parts of the project best match their skills. The Royal College of Nursing (2012) believes the Gibbs (1988) model of reflection to be particularly superior because emphasises the role of emotions and acknowledges their importance in the reflection process. This would have allowed them to express any concerns or problems they had, which, as Lopez (2017) indicates, is a better starting point for a productive dialogue than starting with blame and anger. As Smith (2019) states, the first step when dealing with non-contributors in a group project should be to ask them if they are experiencing any issues that may be preventing them from fully contributing to the project. In hindsight, my response to this situation was not very effective. Students with accessibility requirements.Short course and microcredential participants.International Studies and Social Sciences.
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