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At the end of this lecture you should be
able to....
Outline the importance of the study group
dynamics
Construct your own definition of groups and
group dynamics
Identify at least seven basic elements of groups
Identify and discuss the various factors involved
in studying groups and group dynamics
Explain and illustrate the experiential learning
process.
|ince individuals will interact in
groups in personal, social and work
settings, exposure to the principles
which clarify the impact of the
individual on the group and the
impact of the group on the individual
will enhance the ability of students to
understand and handle group
situations
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hy |tudy Group Dynamics?
Group dynamics is a central feature of human
evolution (Fiske¶s evolutionary social
psychology)
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!"!'# Cartwright and Zander (1953) ³Group
Dynamics, Research and Theory´
|OME BA|IC ELEMENT| OF
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Common goal(s)
Interdependence
Interpersonal interaction
Awareness/perception of membership
|tructured relationships
Mutual influence
Motivation
Activities & Culture
Task/activities - what ever furthers or is concerned
with furthering the propose or goal of the group
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Practice
Practice
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Observation
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Experiential Learning
Learning group skills (Johnson & Johnson)
1. Understand why the skill is important to you
and how it will be of value to you
2. Understand what the skill is, what are the
component behaviours you have to engage in
to perform the skills, and when it should be
used.
3. Find situations in which you can practice the
skill, over and over again, while someone
watches and tell you how well you are
performing
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Experiential Learning
Learning group skills cont¶d (Johnson & Johnson)
4. Assess how well the skills are being
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