I’m getting feedback

I think that my feedback is largely a product of my desires from this class. I understand that much of the feedback I received is probably generic or automatic, however I am still pleased to read that my contributions, for the most part, have been appreciated throughout the semester by my peers. A lot of people wrote that I made positive contributions and that I took initiative. I really made an effort to do so, as firstly I realized my group contributions would likely be the basis of my grade in a class titled “group dynamics.” However, grades aside, in this class and others I had been making an effort to practice being a positive member in a task oriented group environment. I think that in the past, especially in high school and in my early college career, I have been intensely disinterested and resistant in group assignments and my contributions or lack there of were definitely evident. I would typically just be irritated with my situation and make pessimistic comments, or do as a little as possible. My goals were certainly not aligned with the group’s. I understand now that despite how frustrating group projects can be they are a unavoidable part of life. Competency in functioning in a group is an obvious life skill. I do not mean to express that I hate working in groups. For example I had a very positive experience performing in my “content” group. From at least one comment made I can see my pessimism at times still inhibits me. Someone wrote, “I wish he participated more.” I know that my withdrawal from a group (a self-oriented behavior, right Schein?) is usually a product of my frustration. However, I’d say 95% of my feedback was positive and I’m glad my conscious attitude change is reflected in my feedback. Still, I did it for myself.