Journal 1 – Selecting Groups
1. List TWO problems that could occur from students selecting their own groups.
1. Students would most likely choose their friends and the project will not be done.
2. Some students will not be in any group at all.
2. Which type of student do you think would be selected first?
If someone was intelligent, the people who they would select first will be the smart and hard-working students. In another case, the team pickers would most likely choose their friends.
3. Why do you think they were selected first?
These students are selected first because of the following reasons:
1. They tend to do their work and extra research at school and home.
2. They are intelligent and can produce creative ideas.
3. They have a good reputation with working.
4. Which type of student do you was selected last?
The students who are selected last will be the ones who are not motivated to work. They slack off in class and do not hand in work by the deadline. Also, in some cases, students who are selected last are because they have a problem which has made them different from a ‘normal’ person.
5. What beneficial characteristics can you offer to your group?
I am motivated to work and submit all work by the deadline. I can provide my group with certain ideas in different areas.
6. List THREE things you personally would like to improve on during this project.
1. Improving on my time-management skills. How to manage my time in the space of time I have left for projects appropriately.
2. Communicating skills. My skills in presentation and speaking on the spot confidently.
3. Increasing my knowledge with the historical time periods, i.e the Renaissance
