Well, the Mid-Term was not as good as the class thought it would be but we were given a chance to collectively decide on a way to change the grades as well as to create an easier test format for the class. However, the way the decision making process was handled by the class was quite chaotic. Because of the sensitivity of the issue, everyone was trying to make the changes that were better for themselves (what is normal, we are all human beings). Each one of us had different difficulties and results in the exam, therefore wanted different changes. It seemed that everyone was Competing to Win, until the professor said that the decision had to be unanimous in order to be effective. This information made the class collaborate towards a conclusion that would benefit the group and compromise that everyone would vote for the agreed changes and would not change their minds.
I initially accommodated due to the big confusion and difficulty to be heard by the group. But when I heard that the class could lose the curve and the extra-credit I decided to collaborate and compromise with the group's decision.
When everyone is forced to cooperate in a decision process in which the result interests everyone equally, the best approach is to collaborate and compromise.
I initially accommodated due to the big confusion and difficulty to be heard by the group. But when I heard that the class could lose the curve and the extra-credit I decided to collaborate and compromise with the group's decision.
When everyone is forced to cooperate in a decision process in which the result interests everyone equally, the best approach is to collaborate and compromise.
Hi Allan,
ReplyDeleteI agree that the process to getting to a unanimous decision was chaotic. I found it entertaining at times.
I must say that the decision however, will not help the person or persons that got the lowest grade.
I totally agree with your post. The show seemed like some type of intense episode on some college class reality show. I found myself on the side of avoidance and accomodation. I guess we shall see what the future holds as far as the next test goes.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with you on that. People were acting crazy in the beginning and yelling out some crazy ideas about making the next test super easy. They thought all they suggestions would be seriously considered. However, some people were satisfied with their grades and didn't want to make any drastic changes. Then people realized that they had to work with each other in order to get at least a curve so most people decided to go for a compromise.
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