Discussion 7 Instructions (Read First)

What is the difference between liking someone and loving someone?

Purpose: 

Develop a deeper understanding of group dynamics, healthy disagreement, and about changing gender ideas about women. This is exploration of how individuals define love and distinguish it from feelings of like and friendship. Through an fun experiential exercise, students will learn about key concepts about research, working with dysfunctional team members, and about the meaning of love. 

Due Date & Grading Criteria:

Initial Post due at the end of class on 10/6/20

Replying to two peer's posts due on 10/11/20 by Midnight

Grading Rubric: 

  • 1 Point: following instructions for posting to discussion.
  • 1 Point: posting your responses on 10/6/20 by midnight
  • 3 Points: Did you engage in a deep analysis of group process and your reactions to the group and your role?

Discussion Instructions: 

  • Each group’s recorder will post first, and group members will reply to this post for their responses; recorder’s post will include the following:
    • First, the first names and last initials of group members, and their roles in the group
    • Second, record the answers to the What is the difference between liking someone and loving someone? that is the consensus of the group
      • Group operationally Defines each and then compares them
    • Third, any important concepts that underlie the groups answers
  • The recorder does not have to post anything else
  • The silent observer will post observations of group dynamics only
    • If possible, the silent observer posts last in the discussion board
  • Everyone else will reply to the recorder’s post and will answer the questions below:
    • What did you like and dislike about your role and give reasons why? Did you cause problems in the group? What was that like for you? 
    • Did you stay in your role the whole group? If yes, how was this difficult and how was it easy? If not, what happened?
    • What did you learn from playing this role and from group process as a whole in the breakout session especially around working with difficult team members?

Replying To Two Peers' Post

  • Go back into your group's thread and reply to the posts of two of your group members in one or more of the following ways: 
    • Comment on a shared experience that you had in the group.
    • Add additional/personal information support a group member's post.
    • Reflect on how the peer's post can be applied to you in some manner.