This week was a very interesting week for me as far as small group communication. In another class, which I won't name, I have a group where half of the group doesn't do anything. Dealing with them this week, I learned why they are the way they are. Relating to the book, it is in their motivations. For them, the class is only a means to an end; the material learned is of no value. If they can get through and pass, they will be perfectly happy.

For me, on the other hand, the class is only of value for what I immediately get out of it; it is an elective. Currently, the issue is not resolved, but I will be sure to update next week on how it is working out.

Dave Loverde