Final Seminar Study Notes

Introduction to the Final Seminar

  • Welcome and context for the seminar
  • Overview: Engaging in a group activity and covering core unit learning outcomes

Seminar Structure

  • Two main parts:
    • First Half: Review of AT3, the assignment guidelines, and opportunities for clarification
    • Second Half: Group activity with a break in between

Review of AT3 (Assessment Task 3)

  • Focus: Questions about the assessment content and process
  • Encourage students to ask questions; mention that some answers can be found in previous resources (e.g., assignment guidelines)
  • AT3 consists of two main parts:
    • Experiential Learning Activity: Group processes assignment
    • Short Answer Questions: Individual assessment occurring during end-of-unit assessment period
    • Key Components:
    • Engage in decision-making activity to learn about group processes
    • Develop teamwork skills and apply social psychology knowledge

Structure and Expectations for the Group Activity

  • Activity Overview:
    • Lost on the Moon activity: Engage in a decision-making process by ranking survival items after a crash
  • Activity Steps:
    • Start individually, then progress to group work
    • Topic of focus: Social Psychology, specifically concerning group processes and intergroup relations.
  • Assessment Clarity:
    • Emphasis that today's activity is for reflection and will assist with individual assessment (not group-based)

Details on Group Work Activity

  • Description of Activity:
    • Imagine a spaceship crash and a need to decide on 15 survival items listed in a table
    • Ranking Process:
    • First, rank items individually (1 = most important, 15 = least important)
    • Group discussion to agree on a collective ranking.
    • Compare with NASA’s ranking for evaluation and reflection.
  • Understanding Rankings:
    • After group decisions, students will calculate differences between their rankings and NASA's rankings
    • Reflect on group dynamics and individual contributions to rankings

Reflection and Discussion Post Activity

  • Students encouraged to share experiences and reflect on group dynamics during the activity
  • Consider factors influencing group effectiveness (e.g., communication, allying motivations)
  • Discussion on operational characteristics:
    • Decision making (leadership, consensus) and motivations for group interaction

Evaluation and Review for AT3

  • Primary Learning Outcomes:
    • Understanding group dynamics, decision-making processes, and social psychology applications
    • Use of course material (readings, lectures) for the individual assessment
  • Preparation Steps for Assessment:
    • Reviewing assignment guidelines, using core unit concepts, and practice through group reflections

Final Reflections and Wrap-up

  • Express appreciation for student participation throughout the trimester
  • Reminder: Rewatch relevant seminars and clarify concepts for effective assessment completion
  • No citations or references required for the individual assessment

Closing Remarks

  • Wish students good luck with their assessments and encourage future participation in advanced social psychology courses.
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