Mock Group Project Reflection

1. What was the key focus of this learning opportunity? This learning opportunity provided us with the chance to understand the peak oil debate and the issues surrounding this contentious topic by reading articles and watching videos on peak oil. Then, we had to produce a fishbone diagram to summarize and display our findings. Aside from that, this mock project also gave me a chance to communicate with my other teammates and improve our teamwork.

2. How did you work as a group? 

 a. Did you allocate specific roles?  Why?  How?

For the fishbone diagram, we divided it into 4 sections- personal, national, global and the future. Each of us, and also in pairs, are responsible to complete each respective view. For example, Carlos summarized information on the views of the future as he is interested in that particular section, and Azzah was responsible for global views.  It is important to divide the workload so that we can work more efficiently. After all, that's the whole point of group work. 

 b. Did everyone work well?  Why or why not?  Give examples.

As a group, I think we worked really smoothly. Before any decision is made, we'd definitely make discussions to share our views. Then only it's carried out. For example, we sat down and discussed about the format, structure and contents of the fishbone diagram beforehand. We weren't afraid to exchange views about the peak oil debate and also state our personal opinions. We also offered help to each other, like a well-oiled machine. 

 c. Do you think you worked as a team?  Why or why not?

Yes, I believe I've demonstrated teamwork as I am a team player. I took care to take everyone's ideas into consideration before proceeding to the next level. I also tried to include everyone into our discussions to ensure that everyone is involved actively.
    

 d. Did you achieve your group success criteria?  Why or why not?

Our group managed to complete what we set out to do- we understood the principles behind the peak oil debate and also used our summarizing skills to produce a concise yet informative fishbone diagram.

3. What could your group have done to develop your teamwork skills?

Of course, teamwork skills can always be enhanced. This includes talking more to each other and more importantly listening to each other- which was exactly what we did. I am very satisfied with how my team worked together so on the whole, I believe we are fine.

4. What did you learn from this learning opportunity?  This may be about the topic, or about yourself as a learner.
Through this learning opportunity, I became more exposed to the global issue of peak oil. I got to know better about the roles that oil play in our world, its importance and how life-changing it could be if it runs out one day. I also considered the possible scenarios in the future and how my country Malaysia is dealing with it.
 

5. What value did this learning have?  How does/could/can it impact on how you live your life?

Obviously, I became more aware of the problem of depleting oil. I now begin to monitor how I use oil in my daily life and also start to consider what impact it will have on me when it runs out, which includes price increase, shortage of food, inflation, riots, etc.

6. What could you do to improve your learning?
I could do more research by watching videos on YouTube of experts debating about the issue.