RCL #3 (spring): Deliberation Evaluation

My group’s deliberation topic was in regard to general education classes required in college education. We all worked very well together as a group and got the project done in a sufficient manner. The project consisted of four parts, and the presentation allowed for a class deliberation. 

Everyone’s kindness and willingness to participate worked well for this deliberation. Regarding my group, we all agreed on topics and tasks, and everyone contributed to the final result. If we thought something should be changed, we all felt comfortable expressing our opinions and were open to ideas. 

The deliberation itself also went smoothly due to the class’s confidence. People were very open with each other and the presenters in what they thought was a good or poor idea. Most of the time, it was clear which approach was the strongest, and the feedback was helpful.

Making the video caused the most struggle, as there were lots of moving parts, but even that did not pose a problem. We held a discussion that could lead to a compromise and find a natural solution for the type 2 problems of gen-ed classes. The post-deliberation questionnaire was also helpful in seeing results and knowing what could have gone better. 

One thing that could have been clearer was the project’s instructions at the start. Once it was explained to us in detail, everything was clear, and the criteria were obvious, but we were a bit unsure in the beginning. The whole idea of the deliberation was not abundantly clear when I read the details of the project without it being discussed with me.

Another issue that could have been changed was the idea of picking a suitable type two problem. My group initially had a hard time understanding what a type two problem is and how to make sure we were choosing one that fits the mold. We also jumped into approaches too fast, not stating a clear problem statement before moving on to other parts of the project.

Overall, the deliberation felt like a success, and everyone was respectful of what they said. The group worked well together, and everyone pulled their weight when it came down to it. Deliberations effectively solve type two problems and are an excellent way for people to connect with each other on a fun yet respectable level. Thank you everyone who participated!