The book is attached GROUP LEADERSHIP SKILLS print is large easy easy reading) i just dont have the time.
read the first two chapters of the book attached. At the end of each chapter there is a reflection question page. answer 1-3 questions presented on that page. ( in a positive light) questions after chapter one chose 1-3 are :
1. Which of the theories addressed in this chapter do you think most fits with your view
of group work? What is it about that theory that fits best with you?
2. Of the theories identified in this chapter, which least matches your present view of
group work? What areas of this theory are in conflict with your outlook?
3. Is this your first introduction to any of the theories described in this chapter? If so,
which ones? Are there aspects of these theories that you need to read more about?
4. What is your view of the role that experience should play in groups? Of what
importance are the experiential aspects of a group as compared to other dimensions?
5. Of the assumptions about group work discussed in this chapter, which would you
personally rank as the most important for a successful group?
Questions in chapter 2 are:
p 1351. In past groups in which you have participated, what group leader behaviors
contributed most to the quality of the experience? How did the leader(s) balance
safety and challenge within the group? What is the optimum mix of safety and
challenge that you prefer for yourself?
2. What past experiences have you had serving in a leadership capacity? Did you find
yourself focusing strictly on the task(s) at hand, or did you also attend to the
emotional needs and experiences of others?
3. How confident do you feel at this point in your training to use your self as a tool
for your work with groups?
4. Think back to a time when you had a fair to high level of confidence. How do you
think this happened? What experiences did you have that contributed to building
your confidence in this way?
5. If you have a low level of confidence, what kinds of experiences do you think might
be beneficial in helping you develop it?
TO BE CLEAR YOU ONLY HAVE TO ANSWER 1 to 3 questions in the self reflection per chapter it must be one page, i would like it to sound positive. Thats all. 🙂
