Reflection: The teams weren't chosen by us, but chosen by our teacher who assigned the groups to balance students who were taking the exam and those who were not, since most were not taking it. He used a Google Form to understand our abilities and place us into suitable teams. Initially, I was groomed with Lamiya and two other members who had completely different genres and creative visions from us, which caused a clash in ideas. Because of this, we decided to split and take one member, Eileen, so we could still meet the minimum group size. This turned out to be the best decision, as Lamiya and I were both taking the exam and wanted to keep a consistent vision without compromising our chosen genre. Now I will reflect on each team member and their role in the project.
Eileen: Eileen was a very helpful person because she understood my situation, knowing that Lamiya and I were taking exams, so she had less input when it came to ideas. She was my neighbour, which made things much easier since I could just walk to her house and work together. Sometimes, she was especially helpful when I struggled with conversations and interactions with other members, like the made lead in our project, particularly when Lamiya was unavailable due to urgent situations. Thankfully, our friendship grew closer, and we were able to rely on each other when issues came up within the group.
Lamiya: In the project work, the only person I could rely on was Lamiya because she was considered the dominant member of our group. One challenge we faced was when Lamiya was away for week just before the submission date, which left Eileen and me to complete the work on our won. We also struggled with a lack of communication during that time. Since Lamiya played such a ket role in leading the group, it was difficult for us to continue effectively without her. Thankfully, our teacher noticed our struggle and stepped in to support us, helping us as a team member rather than just as a teacher.
Overall: To me, being in a group of three is not highly recommended. It's better to either work alone or in a larger group. Considering the chaotic problems I experienced with my group members, I should be more cautious about who I choose to work with. Even if we share similar ideas, some people may become more autocratic, which can create major communication issues. Overall, Im thankful that by the end of the submission, I was able to work on the project on my own, fix the parts I wasnt satisfied with, and shape it in my own style.
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