Kelsey Magaña

Reflection #3 

Actions: 

Throughout the pandemic, we met as a Wirpo Cohort 2 group and I always enjoyed these meetings most of all. I remember Tammy introduced Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development . This presentation truly helped me change my perspective and shape my vision moving forward. 

 

I began making changes to S.T.E.A.M. Club by inviting more group members and I changed the way I offered support to my colleagues at school. 

 

What went well?

I was able to move past the forming/storming phase of the group as student leaders began advocating for clearer guidelines and schedules. I started delegating tasks to my student teacher to lead during S.T.E.A.M. Club. I remember we were trying to find a balance between her and student leaders, and I was able to totally turn over control to all three of them to work together on facilitating and hosting guest instructors. 

 

When asked by the TK teacher for weekly snapshots of what the club would be doing to share with parents I started creating clearer information for teachers. I was able to make norms for the group and expect regular participants. 

 

We reached the performing stage, and then had to go back to the beginning as we prepared to switch to the hybrid model of instruction. 

 

Challenges

Scheduling and time management are becoming a challenge for me this spring. Many folks are excited to collaborate, including USF arts faculty. However, I do not want to lose momentum or lose sight of my project goals. It is challenging to keep my student leaders when their own class schedules are becoming more packed. 

 

Aha Moments

I realized I needed to use the warm/cool feedback model with my student leaders and student teacher during our weekly planning times. I also realized that using this model during planning time and ongoing planning time really helped with the success of the club. Designated panning time is a huge help for everyone. 

Questions 

I wonder how I can use or introduce Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development  to the Redding staff or SFUSD science planning team? This model really provides hope that groups can problem solve and move toward performing together and creating common visions.