Monday, May 27, 2013


Stage 1, Missing clip- Forming
At this stage the group is just beginning to form and come together.  Members learn of their tasks and things are civil and simple for the most part.  This clip, also from Remember the Titans, shows the forming stages of a new team.  Members are newly introduced to one another and what some of the team goals will be. 

Stage 2, Clip 3- Storming
“Im ganna look out for myself”
This clip is representative of when the going gets tuff and things among a group start to get difficult.  In these times of struggle it can be east for a group to fall apart like this clip demonstrates.  People become focused on themselves and loose track of what is really important.

Stage 3, Clip 1- Norming
This stage represents a team coming together.  This stage is all about identifying with others in the group and helping to contribute something for the better good.  We see this in the clip from Coach Carter when one of the players steps up to do pushups for his fellow team member.  This causes a chain reaction of positive teamwork. 

Stage 4, Clip 4- Performing
Teamwork= Success.  This clip, from Finding Nemo, is the prefect example of what can be accomplished when people choose to work together for the success of the team.  Everyone does their part in this clip, the pelican and the fellow fish all work as a team to insure Nemo’s safe return to the ocean.  With some trust in one another, they succeed. 

Stage 5, Clip 2- Adjourning
Although this clip starts with the excitement of being free, it is soon followed by a sense of sadness that comes from having to leave the group (sense of loss).  Aladdin and Genie realize that after all that they have accomplished they will miss one another.  Throughout the film they have formed a relationship and, although their goals have been achieved, this is something they will always have and be able to return to.

1 comment:

  1. You chose a clip that really shows the forming of the group. There is no doubt about what the rules are, and each member is expected to excel in his role. Great analyses!

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