During debriefing, individual and teams scores are detailed, ranked, and averaged on the chalk board. Historically, I have found group scores are generally better than individual scores. Step five is used to illustrate group dynamics and process. Other teams serve as observers and are quietly given instructions to monitor the fishbowl team. The 12 categories include shows solidarity, shows tension release, withdraws, shows antagonism, and so on.
Observers use paper and pencil to detail group communication and decision process.
Once consensus is achieved, observer results are presented. The purpose of the fishbowl exercise is to identify strengths and weaknesses within the group's processes. Upon completion of the five steps, students are presented with their semester team project requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to apply the communication and consensus-building skills that they have just learned. Positive interdependence is achieved by giving all team members the same semester project grade and by structuring the project so that a variety of abilities are necessary for successful project completion.