Family Teams/Panels ver.2.4 {in-class++}/\ last updted 10/1908     { Beebe-5e}

 due for presentation in class on Weds 11/5 & Mon 11/10 [if poss., 11/3]

GENERAL RATIONALE:   In addition to our in-class coverage and discussion, you will also continue to explore the dynamics of Family & Family Communication by means of the team (group) projects indicated below. It is planned that each team will have some in-class time for meeting & planning on  10/29 & 11/3.   Teams should use additional outside-of-class meetings as  necessary. Prior email contact is encouraged.

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END RESULTS:   a 7-10 minute team presentation based on the topic assigned to  the team. Some presentations will be in the format of extemporaneous panel discussions on the specified topic (well prepared  ! - with content linked to text & appropriate outside readings ) . Other presentations will be in the format of a  planned role play/skit  (which illustrates the specified family dynamics principle.)

All presentations must include :

1. a vivid, interesting "gimmick"  {e.g. video clip, audio clip, pro-con debate, role play, etc.}

2. evidence of equal participation by all members of the team

3. explicit incorporation & explanation [in your-own-words]of relevant terms and concepts from Chapter 12 AND relevant material from other sources - such as Plummer's Principles To Remember-Family (PPTR-F)  (i.e. you are actually making a brief, specific &  scholarly presentation to illuminate and thoughtfully explore a dynamic about family communication)

Note: if you will need any additional presentation aid equipment,  be sure to contact your instructor about appropriate procedures.  The media center needs at least 48 hours notice.

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 Reminder: The goal of your presentation is a combination of (a) TEACHING your classmates about the importance of a designated  Chap. 12 concept, and (b) DEMONSTRATING to your classmates how that  Family-related dynamic actually operates. These presentations will receive a group-based, "classwork" letter grade. The rest of the details are up to you. Use your creativity!

The Worksheets to be submitted to instructor (via email, in person,  or in mailbox in FH49) are at end of this document

 

              _______TEAMS & TOPICS:          

 

Team V  --   Chelsea  Fontaine  / Melissa Marrotta /  Mark Scimeca   /  Jon  Wicker 

Panel Discussion Topic:  Family Deterioration:   see # 1 [TOP-of-page]  p. 379in your text 

  click for the worksheet to be submitted to instructor (via email or in mailbox in FH49)

 

 

Team W --    Kurt Cameron    /    Ricky Hawkins /  Tim Mathew /  Kevin Willett ** / 

Panel Discussion Topic:  The Dynamics of Enculturation: Explain this statement: "Your family socializes you and the culture socializes your family.  "

  click for the worksheet to be submitted to instructor (via email or in mailbox in FH49)

( * you are assigned twice)

 

Team X --  Jon  Gaudet**  /  Jessica Pastor  /  Mike Roszkowski   /   Nicole Washington  /  Gina  Plair** 

Panel Discussion Topic: Family Withholding & Disclosure:  see # 4  p. 379 in your text

  click for the worksheet to be submitted to instructor (via email or in mailbox in FH49)

 

 

 

  Team Y  -- - Mark Karatoprak    /  Veronica  Rodriguez  /  Jon  Gaudet**    /   Myrline Montilus

Skit/Role Play Topic:  Demonstrate (& explain) to us the 2 extremes of the on the Cohesion dimension of the Circumplex Model of Family Interaction [i.e. the Enmeshed <---> Disengaged spectrum] . NB: I have a poster of this model that you can use during your explanation

  click for the worksheet to be submitted to instructor (via email or in mailbox in FH49)

 

 

 

ITeam Z  -- Jason Taylor    /    Sarah  Villari  /  Kevin Willett **   /   Gina  Plair** 

Skit/Role Play Topic:  Demonstrate (& explain) to us the 2 extremes of the on the Adaptability dimension of the Circumplex Model of Family Interaction [ i.e. the Chaotic<--> Rigid spectrum] NB: I have a poster of this model that you can use during your explanation

   click for the worksheet to be submitted to instructor (via email or in mailbox in FH49)

( ** = you are assigned twice)

 

 REMINDER: Panel discussion teams will need to submit a discussion agenda. Skit/Roleplay teams will need to submit a "scene sketch"

 

 

 

 

  SomeFamily Followup  Questions from past semesters: if time, we will also discuss these items. Teams should be prepared.

- - all teams: What would you recommend as the EIGHTH PPTR-F?

 - V-deterioration etc.- Does it take a village...? Is that actually  what has changed? since back in the day

-  V-deterioration etc.  - How's the extended family doing?

-  V-deterioration etc.  -  the  search for the Soulmate : myth or reality?

 

-   X-withhold-disclose - What about personal privacy . Can I keep secrets &/or compartmentalize my life?

-  X-withhold-disclose - Parents have lived through similar stuff. Myth or Reality?

 -  X-withhold-disclose - re:  current anti-drug, slamming door commercials/ is it possible to open up Comm channels with a teen if haven't done it before?

 

-  Y-cohesion dimension - How can a family encourage   the right balance of Cohesion - some tips for future parents

-  X-adaptability dimension - Have contemporary practices & divorce rates forced U.S. families to become  too adaptable?

 

       

DISCUSSION AGENDA---

If your team is presenting a PANEL  discussion, this is the form you should complete this form & turn in as soon as possible: [ use "copy & paste" to create a new document]

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►Our designated discussion question: (see assignment sheet) ____________________

►Our designated moderator: ____________________

►The specific points that need to be covered via our discussion [from Chap 11 & other readings/findings on Family & Family communication & Family dynamics. ]

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SCENE SKETCH---

If your team is presenting a SKIT/DEMONSTRATION   this is the form you should complete & turn in as soon as possible:   [ use "copy & paste" to create a new document]

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►Our designated area of focus: (see assignment sheet) ____________________

►Our designated moderator: ____________________

►The specific points that need to be illustrated  via our demonstration [from Chap 11 & other readings/findings on Family & Family communication & Family dynamics. ]

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Our specific plan/plot: (including  characters & setting)

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( * you are assigned twice)