POST #1
What worked well with your group? What did not work so well? Give examples. Was the goal of the group clearly defined? How did this contribute to the overall success or failure of the group?
In my last group, we had group calls on Teams to brainstorm and how we were going to divide the work based on what we would like to do for our project. Diversity in our team has given us the opportunity to allocate tasks based on our own strengths as well as our preferences. We ensured that the tasks were split evenly where not a single person did more work or less work, than another person. Although we divided the tasks, we did not check-in on each other’s progress and assumed that everyone was on track on finishing their tasks. However, this was our mistake since one member had an unexpected personal issue arise which hindered them from doing their assigned task. The group only found out later on closer to the deadline of the project. This lack of communication was also another obstacle our group faced. The goal of the group was clearly defined in the beginning and this was crucial in the overall success of the group. Even though there were some communication issues, having a clearly defined goal has allowed us to accomplish what we needed to do which contributed to our success.
Did your group have a formal leader? How was that person selected? Or did an informal leader emerge? Describe how that occurred.
My group did not have a formal leader and due to this, an informal leader had to emerge to facilitate discussions as well as assigning tasks to the members. This person played a crucial role in ensuring that the project was moving forward and that the deadline would be met. They did so by creating a group chat and communicated what had to be done and assisted those who needed a little bit of help with their tasks.
Were your strengths and the strengths of your team members utilized by the group? Were you committed to the group? Did you feel commitment from your peers? Discuss.
Personally I do not think that my strengths were fully utilized by the group, but some of the team members’ strengths were utilized and it still worked out great in the end. I was committed to the group and I too felt their commitment since our grade was on the line.
POST #2
What worked well with your group? What did not work so well? Give examples. Was the goal of the group clearly defined? How did this contribute to the overall success or failure of the group?
In my last team experience, communication and collaboration worked well. We had regular meetings to discuss progress and address any issues. However, time management was a big challenge as some members struggled with meeting deadlines. There were many instances where scheduled meetings were either delayed or outrightly canceled due to tardiness among members. The goal of the group was defined but not clearly communicated to all members which led to confusion about priorities and expectations. This contributed to inefficiencies in our work process.
Did your group have a formal leader? How was that person selected? Or did an informal leader emerge? Describe how that occurred.
Our group did have a formal leader who was selected based on their previous leadership experience within similar projects. The selection process involved nominations from team members followed by voting for the most suitable candidate.
Were your strengths and the strengths of your team members utilized by the group? Were you committed to the group? Did you feel commitment from your peers? Discuss.
We made efforts to utilize each member’s strengths through task assignments that aligned with individual skills. However, there were instances where certain talents were underutilized due to lack of awareness or recognition. Overall commitment varied among team members, while some showed avid dedication towards achieving goals, others seemed less engaged leading at times feeling disconnected from the common purpose.
POST #3
I recently had a group assignment for another class and I feel that it went well overall. Our team leader was on top of the group and every single person in the group did their part in making sure their portion for the assignment was done. The team leader assigned every person in our group a specific task and we were expected to have it done by a certain day and time. For example, our group presentation was on types of violence. My portion of the presentation was to present and research “ Roles of Nurse Working in the Community in Assistance Individuals, Families, Communities” and “Roles of Nurses Working in the Community in Assisting Individuals, Families, and Communities”. I focused on how nurses can provide critical support to those affected by violence, ensuring their safety and well-being. I also highlighted how nurses provide support to their community and specific strategies used. This technique worked perfectly because clear instructions were given to each person in the group. The leader was chosen by our professor, and it was communicated to us at the beginning of the project. Our strengths were utilized, we all worked together, with each person contributing their skills and knowledge to ensure we had a great final product. Every person was committed to their part of the group project and it was done in a timely manner. Although we experienced some delays, including myself, not being able to respond promptly, we still managed to complete the project ahead of the due date.
POST#4
Hi Class,
One role or function of religion comes from Malinowski, who believed that religions and the rituals that are involved within religion could be a route that works to calm anxious thoughts. For example, the Trobriand Islanders did special rituals before they went on long adventures out to see and trade with other island communities. This special ritual practice was able to reduce the anxiety of the long voyage adventures (Henninger-Rener, 2020). Another role that religion plays in facilitating relationships and connections with others. For example, Emile Durkheim argued that religion was a way to celebrate sacred things, objects, or concepts that allowed a community to come together and connect (Henninger-Rener, 2020). Another role that religion can play comes from Clifford Geertz; he argued that religion and the practices of religion are used to materialize cultural values (Henninger-Rener, 2020). For example, to cross is to show sacrifice, and the yin and yang symbol is to show the light and dark or good and bad of the world. One specific example of the role of religions and religious organizations is to provide education. For example, some religions offer private schools in which they teach Christianity or catholicism along with state-guided curricula like math, English, etc. Next, The Tezdakah is a Jewish practice that involves a box that allows those who reside in the home to fill the box with money and eventually donate the money to charity. This practice is meant to represent fairness and justice when performing a good deed (The Mitzvah of Tzedakah, 2023), going back to Durkheim, who suggested that a church was meant to unite those who all believed in a set of laws and practices, allowing them to shape a collective moral identity known as a church (Henninger-Rener, 2020).
Referecnes:
References
Henninger-Rener, S. (2020). Religion. In N. Brown, T. McIlwraith, & L. Tubelle de Gonzalez(Eds.), Perspectives: An open introduction to cultural anthropology (2nd ed., pp. 286-303). American Anthropological Association
The Mitzvah of Tzedakah. (2023, May 12). Women’s College Hospital. https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/the-mitzvah-of-tzedakah/#:~:text=Tzedakah%20is%20a%20responsibility%20of
POST #5
Hello everyone,
Religion plays an important role in one’s culture. According to Henninger-Rener (2020), religion can be defined as “the means by which human society and culture are extended to include the nonhuman.” Religion provides people a place to gather together for spiritual purposes, such as churches and synagogues, and to receive moral teachings in accordance with their beliefs. An example of a religion in a culture is Buddhism, which is practiced in East and South Asia and is the fourth most popular religion in the world. According to Henninger-Rener (2020), the Buddhist people believe in the teachings of Buddha, who lived as a normal person but “achieved wisdom through study and discipline.” The Buddhist people use “meditation,” a relaxation practice that promotes a clear and stress-free state of mind, to reach their goal of “nirvana,” which is the release from suffering (Henninger-Rener, 2020). Buddhists believe that good actions result in good “karma,” meaning that good will return to you if you do good deeds. On the other hand, Buddhists also believe in bad karma; for example, killing an animal is bad, and therefore, bad things will happen in life. Additionally, they believe that if you live a life doing good things, when you pass away, the person will be reborn again (Henninger-Rener, 2020). They also follow the Noble Eightfold Path, which is a set of rules based on Buddha’s lessons that stress the importance of being disciplined, careful, humble, and kind in all parts of life.
References:
Henninger-Rener, S. (2020). Religion. In N. Brown, T. McIlwraith, & L. Tubelle de Gonzalez (Eds.), Perspectives: An open introduction to cultural anthropology (2nd ed., pp. 286-303). American Anthropological Association.
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