small group communication

“People, please choose your group member and discuss the question in a group,” teacher said.
“Sir, isn’t possible if I complete it on my own?” Student A raised up such question.

Have you heard of this question in your class? Or you are the one who ask this? Why some students are willing to do it on their own but not in a group? Is that any particular reasons behind?

Actually, discussion in a small group is part of the human communication skills. Since childhood, teacher used to separate us into a small group to perform some activities. The same concept applied when we are in the college too. When we start to involve ourselves in the working world, possibility for us to work together with others will become higher because teamwork is essential.
By working in a team, we can learn the skills to solve the problems, apply brain storming, and share knowledge yet experiences from people who come from different backgrounds. In order to achieve positive outcome, we need to cooperate with others to come out with the best strategy. Some people may think that he or she can do better without work with others. Definitely, there is no right or wrong of not being work in a team. Just depends on the circumstances and individual’s perception.

However, we have to learn the way to communicate effectively in a group. This may strongly bound the relationship within the group member and upgrade ourselves to become a knowledgeable person.


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Liew Li Hui