Group Development

The formation of a group takes a lot of steps and timing.  From building a group, forming relationships, to adapting to many obstacles.  Based on the clips provided and the Tuckman's Stages of Group Development, here's how they pair up.

• The first clip from "Coach Carter" is an example the fourth stage: performing.  When the one player had to do additional exercises after a tough practice, the other players decided to join in and support him.  It started with one player, but slowly others began helping others pride and confidence and show team spirit.  This moment is the creation of trust, confidence and unity.  If one player must work through a task alone, then the group should back him up and show pride of teamwork.
• The second clip from "Aladdin" represents the fifth stage: adjourning.  Once Genie was freed from being forced to serve 10,000 years granting wishes, he was exhilarated yet sadden.  He was upset, because after making friends and knowing others very well, it was hard to say good bye and move on with a new life.  It's hard for everyone involved to leave a group knowing their service was no longer needed. However, they knew that they are still part of their community and they can share their services with others.
• The third clip from "Remember the Titans" is an example of the second stage: storming.  When the two football players confront each other, they expressed their anger and hostility toward each other.  Their individual differences prevents them from working together.  They neither trust nor like one another, because of their selfish knowledge about each other.  Although they expect teamwork from each other, they both state that neither of them is showing leadership toward each other or the team.
• The fourth clip from "Finding Nemo" represents the third stage: norming.  When Nemo was in crisis of facing a possible death, his friends in the tank attempt to save him by launching one other them at the girl to release Nemo.  When performing this feet, they assumed their roles and succeeded by saving Nemo.  They helped save him because they accepted him into their group.
• The fifth clip is chose is from "The Lion King" represents the first stage: forming.  When Timon and Pumbaa found Simba, although Timon was resisting, Pumbaa encouraged him to let him join their group.  They accepted him into the group and taught him new life skills and lessons.  Based on the movie, Simba finds his role in the group as friend and protector, but later discovers he need lead them and others in addition.  This clip explains the stage of acceptance and the creation of new friendships.  This clip also explains why I love "The Lion King" and why this movie is my favorite of all time.