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Reflective Diary on Group Dynamics

The document is a reflective diary from a student at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, detailing their experiences in a Group Dynamics in Education course. It highlights the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and the teacher's engaging methods, which fostered a positive learning environment. The student expresses a desire for the subject to be extended over more semesters due to its relevance and the depth of learning achieved.

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Reflective Diary on Group Dynamics

The document is a reflective diary from a student at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, detailing their experiences in a Group Dynamics in Education course. It highlights the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and the teacher's engaging methods, which fostered a positive learning environment. The student expresses a desire for the subject to be extended over more semesters due to its relevance and the depth of learning achieved.

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Autonomous University of Santo Domingo

Faculty of Humanities
Santiago venue

Presented by:
Ansely Altagracia Peña Tavárez

Registration:
100478277

Section:
07

Theme:
Diario reflexivo

Subject:
Group Dynamics in Education - PSI337

Teacher:
Elida E. Genao Sime

Santiago de los Caballeros


Dominican Republic
DIARY

REFLEXIVO
"Never consider studying as a

obligation, but as an opportunity to

to penetrate the beautiful and marvelous world of

to know

Albert Einstein
First day of class

It was the first day of class. The teacher, upon arriving at the classroom, introduced herself. Due to the low attendance

The presentation was not held by the students and was postponed to the following week.

Despite the inconveniences with the schedule, we reached an agreement, in which we ...

we committed to arrive by 7:00 am, so that the event can be developed

clase, sin problemas y de una manera exitosa.

We discussed the evaluation method that the group liked the most.

The teacher told us how she would do it. It seemed to me very

interesting, well, it not only emphasizes exams and evaluations, it also takes into account

consider the productions and dynamics in the classroom.


Second day of class

In today's class, we had a bit of an issue regarding the classroom, but we managed to

resolve it. The teacher welcomed us in a very dynamic and enthusiastic way.

We all did an exceptional job showing up. It was a key factor.

importance, as we were able to interact and relate to our amazing

companions, people coming from different places, making a huge effort.

I learned the teacher's evaluation method, which seems very favorable to me, since

it allows us to perform well because we are very skilled people.

Among the ideas that seemed most important to me, it is worth highlighting the presentation that

we made our colleague, because he allowed us to meet everyone and hear what they are

its objectives with this subject.

Activating our dynamism to foster and apply it day by day!


Third day of class

In today's class, we started with the welcome and the warm greeting from our dear

teacher.

Then, we continue with reading a very interesting reflection called 'The Assembly'

in carpentry." The narrative illustrates the need to leverage the strengths of all

people for the contribution to the common good, through collaboration and the

teamwork. The different tools of a carpentry, critical of each other and

reluctant to collaborate at first, when skillfully used, they were able to

to carry out a job of great perfection.

We continue socializing and then working in a group.

I learned that we must show respect and trust in the possibilities of others.

people, also recognizing their own limitations and bringing an optimistic attitude

and proactive, are necessary conditions for good teamwork.

It is important to highlight that a key ingredient for self-esteem consists of recognizing and

appreciate one's own possibilities without distorting them either by excess or by deficiency.

Among the ideas that seemed most important to me, I would like to highlight when the teacher

met with our respective groups to socialize with them, because that way we go.

getting to know better and activating our dynamism.


Fourth day of class

In today's class, we started with the welcome and the warm and affectionate greeting of the

teacher.

Then, we continue with a magnificent dynamic in which we all interact and we

we feel very comfortable, we continue with the reading of the reflection of the Brooklyn Bridge,

which leaves us with the moral that in a group everyone is important, as each

who performs a function and is of great relevance.

On the other hand, we continued reading the material 'Group Dynamics in'

education. I learned what the characteristics of the group are, the characteristics they possess.

various dynamics for groups, the group dynamics technique, and what work is

in a team.

Among the ideas that seemed most important to me in the class, the emphasis on socialization stands out.

of the material, as it provides us with a better understanding of it. We can

increase our knowledge and cohesion in each group.


Fifth day of class

In today's class, we started with the welcome and the warm and affectionate greeting of the

teacher. Who day after day welcomes us with much love and attention.

We continued with the participation of group 1. With the topic: definition of groups. The

he started his presentation with the dynamics of scobidubidú.

In that same order, the group explained or broke down the topics of: the conviction that the

group exists, the orientations, the definition of the concept, and lastly, but not least

important the types of group.

Once the presentation was finished, the girls conducted a dynamic activity titled 'Learning'.

At the end of the presentation, the teacher proceeded to conduct an activity, which consisted of

each group would ask a question to the group responsible for that day's topic. After that, the

the teacher concluded the class.

I learned in a broader way the definition of groups and how to apply it in day-to-day life.

These concepts are very important to me, as a future psychologist, since this

This way I will be able to differentiate the different groups I will work with.

Among the ideas that seemed most important to me in class, socialization stands out.

and debate that originated in the classroom, that brainstorming session, which expanded our

knowledge.
Sixth day of class

In today's class, we started with the welcome and the warm and affectionate greeting from the

teacher. Who day after day welcomes us with much love and attention.

We continued with the participation of group 2, on the topic of: group processes.

In that same order, the group explained or broke down the topics: the group structure,

communication, leadership, group performance, decision making, and finally,

but equally important, conflict management.

Having finished this, we move on to the debate of the questions. Once the presentation is concluded, the girls...

They carried out two activities. One consisted of a relaxation technique and the other of a network.

Within which we all work as a team and promote group cohesion.

I learned in a broader way what group structure is and how to apply it in the

school environment. These concepts are of utmost importance, as a future

psychologist, I can implement them in talks and explanations for others.

One of the ideas that seemed most important to me in class was the explanation of the

differences between a leader and a boss. Since they provide us with a better understanding for

explain it in all areas of life.


Learning

This subject has left me with a great learning experience, to put it into practice in everything

areas of life, both professional and outside of it.

I learned about roles, status, cohesion, and group norms as structural elements.

of a group. Also, the type of communicative relationships that occur within the group.

This subject in the education degree seems very important and essential to me.

because it not only shows theoretical aspects, but from my point of view it tries

approach the educational reality itself, to the context in which education develops,

both from the field of psychology and from pedagogy. Therefore, it seems to me that

this subject would not be bad to be developed over more than one semester, because I think

that many aspects can be addressed in it that we have sometimes had to deal with

"pins" due to time constraints. In fact, I believe it has been quite a subject.

complete for the time we have had.

On the other hand, what I have also liked is the methodology used in the development of

the subject, because what could have been very boring through lessons

only masterful ones have become more solid and much more learning

entertaining.

Ultimately, the overall evaluation of the subject is quite positive, I believe I have

learned many things, consolidating knowledge in a way that is different from the usual

used, the traditional, even some formulas for continuing to learn and

developing ourselves in different and new contexts.

Meeting as a team is the beginning. Staying as a team is progress. Working on

team ensures success.

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