Small Group Reflection Essay

Reflection: The aspects of the small group session that went well were that the group members were enthusiastic, prompt/engaged during group sessions, the lessons were well organized, the conference room was in a non-threatening area, and the students were open to feedback. I think the group went well because it was made up of all females who were visibly relieved to learn that there were others in the school that shared similar experiences. If any of the identified male students participated, I feel it would have negatively impacted the trust and openness developed between the female students. The results of the post-test and activities indicated that the students learned. I was able to coordinate it so students were not out of class during a core class, which reduced their stress …show more content…
The school was affected as a result of this group, because the school wide needs assessment produced relevant data identifying the prevalence of stress in our school, and group members identified how parent and teacher expectations are direct contributors to this problem. Creating awareness is the first step to improving the overall school climate. If I had the opportunity to deliver the small-group sessions and structured activity again, I would create a separate group for body image and one for stress associated with academic performance. I realized that 4 group sessions are not enough to effectively impact students, and I feel the group would have been more meaningful if the group and activities were split by specific causes of stress and by grade level. I would also like to include an activity related to causes of male stress and how males cope with stress differently than