Issues in Group Dynamics：在群体动力学问题.ppt

Issues in Group Dynamics Megan O’Connell moconnel@uvic.ca Group Development Forming Stage Safe, patterned behaviour Orientation to task others To grow Become comfortable with more threatening topics Become comfortable with conflict Group Development Storming Stage Competition conflict Delegation of tasks To grow Move from testing proving mentality to problem-solving mentality Group Development Norming Stage Acknowledge contributions Free flow of ideas Sense of group belonging Group Development Performing Stage Not reached by all groups Equal facilitation Interdependent interpersonal rel. Need for group approval is past Highly task oriented highly people oriented Group Development Adjourning Stage Termination Disengagement Say goodbyes Accelerating Group Development Group facilitator Draw groups’ attention to the group processes and suggest ways to enhance group skills Ideal that facilitation is performed by all group members Group Skills The group must acquire Managerial skills Interpersonal skills Effective Groups Focus on the task Have a clear understanding of task All members contribute Decisions are written down Feedback is task focussed Failures are explored Deadlock is debated ? by opposite groups Sign posting = reminding of larger task Avoid single solutions (or first solutions) Active communication Group Problem # 1 Lack of Interaction You are the TA for a group project your group is not interacting 1) think of 2 possible reasons why 2) come up with 2 possible solutions for each reason Lack of Interaction Cause TA authority is overwhelming Solution Talk less Point out your own interactional mistakes No personal comments No wide-sweeping praise or put-downs Lack of Interaction Cause ? Inexperienced at group work Solution Educate about how to interact Simple exercise requiring disagreement Encourage feedback on interactions Lack of Interaction Cause Physical arrangement Solution Sitting facing each other Group size must be small ? 6 or fewe