The feedback plays the important role in the small group communication. Harris and Sherblom state, "Giving and receiving feedback is an important consideration in small group communication. A group must pay attention both of the feedback that it receives from its larger environment in the form of its initial charge and directions, as well as to the response to its presentation" (Harris and Sherbolm 32, 33). In these sentences, the authors reveal that the feedback comes from other people's ideas, response, and comments which will be very helpful for the small group to codify their systems and the plans ahead. In terms of the feedback, the positive and negative feedback are the two dynamics to enhance the creativity as well as to give the right directions to the small group. Harris and Sherbolm say, " Positive feedback encourages creativity among group members and suggests and appreciation for diversity in thinking, perspectives, and opinions. Negative feedback encourages a reduction in deviation, can fulfill a corrective function to help keep the group on task, but can also reduce creativity" (Harris and 33). In the statement, Harris and Sherbolm explain clearly about the positive and negative feedback must not be ignored because these two dynamics can absolutely bring the creativity, productivity, perspectives, and reduce the deviation to the small group communication.
Regarding to the group project and presentation in class, we always have the positive and negative feedback from the teachers as well as the audiences. However, these feedbacks are very helpful to encourage the creativity, strengthen our confidence, and correct our mistakes for future tasks.
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Hello Kam
ReplyDeleteI think feedback was a great concept to choose. Although this term is not talked about or emphasized that much, feedback happens in our everyday lives and experiences. The importance of this is not stressed enough. I like how you pointed out the fact that positive and negative feedback can make a positive impact of a person. When people typically here positive feedback about themselves or something they do, they get the reassurance they need. When people receive negative feedback on the other hand, they are often motivated to change or improve in certain areas. Excellent topic choice!
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