Group Processing Presentation

    We worked together in groups to create a presentation explaining group processing. I thought it was pretty ironic that our presentation was about group processing and we were placed in groups! Group processing has so many different elements and benefits that really create a more engaging, responsible, and stimulating classroom environment. Group processing generally occurs at the end of a lesson to serve as a type of reflection to better ourselves and our peers for the future. 

    As noted in our presentation, group processing is defined as, "a process in which members of a group reflect on their work and interactions," If this process is done correctly, it creates effective working relationships in the classroom. Students learn to understand the importance of reminding and improving heir personal efforts in order to better achieve the group's overall goal(s). When students reflect upon each other's work, they learn how to constructively criticize each other, provide valuable feedback, and apply corrections for the future. 

    Group processing is incredibly beneficial for the classroom. Various examples of benefits include, improving the quality of work in group's and group's teamwork, increases individual accountability and awareness of reaching goals, streamlines the learning process by reducing complexities, and eliminates inappropriate actions. Group processing is also beneficial for the classroom and students because it teaches students interpersonal and social skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. Group processing uses basic teamwork strategies that will help students gain collaborative skills such as, completing tasks, communicating, decision making, conflict resolution, and appreciation of peers. 

    There are four parts to group processing: (1) Feedback. (2) Reflection. (3) Improvement goals. (4) Celebration. Below are what occurs during each stage of group processing:

• Feedback: all students will receive and be given positive feedback from each other
• Reflection: students will analyze and reflect upon the feedback that was received
• Improvement goals: students will set goals to improve their work individually and in a group
• Celebration: students are provided with encouragement and celebrated by their peers

    The reason why group processing is so important is because the feedback that is given throughout the process really allows a student to grow individually and in collaboration. For example, self assessment allows students to assess their own productivity and pushes students to hold themselves accountable. Personal reflections allow students to create goals and changes for the future to be even more productive and engaged in the future. Students learn how to provide their peers with constructive criticism through the development of working relationships. Lastly, by classmates providing their peers with feedback, students learn about the power of collaboration and the idea of cooperation is fostered.