So I've had three meetings so far with my group and my fourth is this Thursday. The first two weeks, I didn't have attendance problems like the other groups. But the third week only one of my five members came (and all but one told me they wouldn't be coming). I'm thinking this is probably because last week was the first week that exams and papers started up and everyone was getting stressed. Because Fall Break is this weekend, I hope there will be less stress and people will be able to make it. However, meeting with one member wasn't all so bad. We had genuine conversation between just the two of us that got beyond introductions and "how was your day"s. So I'm really glad I got the chance to get to know her better!
The second week, my group went to Buffalo Wild Wings to meet because a member of my group suggested it. However, I didn't think this worked out as well as I would have hoped. I was reminded of what was said in class last time - you should get to the middle or even later stage of group development before doing some activities. I feel like having a meal together requires a level of intimacy that our group hasn't quite yet achieved. There were many silences and awkward pauses in the conversation. So I don't think we'll be going to eat together for the next few weeks, at least not until we can get to know one another better.
From now on, I'm thinking of going to small cafes or even just renting a room in North Quad to play get-to-know you sort of games to create a better group dynamic. I was going to do this last week, but because there was only one member, I decided to wait. I'm thinking I'll probably do these types of games this week and the next before moving on to another kind of activity that helps reflect where our group is at. Hopefully it goes smoothly!
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