Our+Group+Charter

=Group Charter=

1. What I like most about group work
- The diversity of experience and skills that are shared in a group - The ability to distribute work tasks amongst a group of people working towards the same goal - Learning as part of the group – as everyone has a different approach and perspective on issues – I always learn so much from others - I like the social side of groups and getting to know people through group work

2. What I dislike most about group work
- Sometimes I feel out of control in terms of when things don’t get done - That not everyone puts in the same amount of effort - I have felt worried in past group work that we could not get the task done

3. What makes a good team player (from your perspective)
- good communicator - able to acknowledge own issues with group work - ability to work with diversity - appreciative of other’s needs - keeps in touch - completes their tasks - able to work collaboratively

4. What makes a bad team player (from your perspective)
- Poor communicator - Someone who does not put in same amount of effort as others - Not able to share with others

5. What grade are you hoping to achieve for this part of the project?
- Distinction to high distinction

6. What are your strengths in relation to this project - think of this in terms of how you can best contribute
- I am good at researching theory - I am good at helping organise activities/tasks - I can write well - I am good at conceptual/pictorial big picture stuff

7. What are your weaknesses
- I am not very savvy with technology - I can be impatient - I can be bossy

8. How would you like to arrange meetings - online or f2f - frequency
- I like f2f but if we cannot manage, teleconferencing but don’t know how to do it and I think there is a cost to it, but then again as we are learning about communicating online I would like to learn about online conferencing technology- I think we need to “meet” at leat twice a week before the 23rd May – I also mean virtually if other methods are too hard - I also think we need to check in with Ning community or discussion pages in the wiki every second day – is that too arduous?

9. How do you think the group should make decisions?
- I think we discuss it and reach a consensus – there is much to learn from decision making and so I think of people making suggestions, discussions, and see if we can agree

10. What if a group member's work doesn't meet our standards - how do you think we should deal with this?
- I think we need discuss with that person what is going on for them and if we can help for them to participate to the group’s standard that would be best outcome for me.


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1. ****What I like most about group work: **Hearing what other people have to say, thinking about it, saying what I think, discussing, arguing and then finally coming to an agreement. I like dissent because I learn most this way and that is why I like group work.  **2. ****What I dislike most about group work: **Group members who are not comfortable with dissent and ‘just want everyone to agree’. 3. ****What makes a good team player (from your perspective): **A good team player is across their tasks and asks for help if needed. They are respectful and affirming of the contributions made by others and willing to provide assistance to members as required. They also have an ability to modify their behavior to meet the psycho-social demands of the group.  **4. ****What grade are you hoping to achieve for this part of the project?: **The grade that the group wants to achieve. I have never found aiming for a grade a good motivation; however it is affirming to get a good mark. 5. ****What are your strengths in relation to this project - think of this in terms of how you can best contribute: **I can conceptualize, organize and write competently and in an academic style if required. I have been involved in lots of protests all my life so I have a working knowledge of the use of music in non violent direct action for social justice  6. **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">What are your weaknesses: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">I can’t sing and I’m a technophobe. I’m forthright and I enjoy arguing about ideas and therefore group members may consider me to be bossy, overbearing, and too quick to answer a question or solve a problem leaving them no space for participation. 7. ****<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">How would you like to arrange meetings - online or f2f – frequency: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">I would at least like to meet initially with my colleagues face to face as this is the easiest way to communicate especially during the key tasks of agreeing on group goals and dividing up work activities. After this I’m happy to communicate through any text mediums as tasks are completed or by phone for problem solving. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">8. ****<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">How do you think the group should make decisions? **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">I do believe in consensus decision making and I’m willing to work hard to achieve it. I also like consensus decision making because to be successful it often forces you out of your comfort zone and this is where good learning experience can be had. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">9. ****<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">What if a group member's work doesn't meet our standards - how do you think we should deal with this? **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Firstly I would reflect on my own standards and what is it about the work that I find deficient. Then I would tell the person specifically what it is I find deficient. Finally I note the marking criteria for this assessment requires each group member to identify their work, so I would insist that this occurred or in the alternative clearly mark my own work. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> **10. What makes a bad team player:** A person who is not generous with their knowledge and time.
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