Group Work (Module 2) Class Slides PDF
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These are class slides for a module on group work. It discusses learning objectives, benefits and challenges, and strategies for successful group work. The slides also contain discussion questions related to the module. The document could be for a university or college level course.
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The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Group Work (Module 2) The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Why talk about group work? The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Learning Objectives By the end of this lecture, students should be able to… 1.Identify and explain some benefits & challenges of working in groups 2.Identify and describe the Tuckman Stages of Team Development 3.Explain and provide examples of functional team roles 4.Explain and provide examples of group building and maintenance roles 5.Explain and provide examples of individual (or negative team roles or hindering roles) 6.Explain characteristics of successful groups 7.Explain strategies to help promote successful group work The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Discuss: In your past experience with group work… What went well? What didn’t go well? Why? The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Benefits of Working in Groups The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Challenges of Working in Groups The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Introduction to the Tuckman Stages of Team Development The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Team Roles Functional Team Roles (or Group Task Roles) Roles that help group activities/tasks to move forward Group Building and Maintenance Roles Roles that help to maintain relationships between group members and help to create a positive atmosphere Individual Roles (or Negative Team Roles or Hindering Roles) Roles that decrease progress of overall group activities Often focused on individual contributions Source: https://sites.ualberta.ca/~hsercweb/pdf/Facilitator_Handbook.pdf; Beebe and Masterson, Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices, 9th ED The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Functional Team Roles (or Group Task Roles) Initiator-contributor Information Seeker Opinion Seeker Information Giver Opinion Giver Elaborator Source: Beebe and Masterson, Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices, 9th ED; https://web.stanford.edu/group/resed/resed/staffresources/RM/training/grouproles.html The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Functional Team Roles (or Group Task Roles) Coordinator Orienter Evaluator-critic Energizer Procedural Technician Recorder Source: Beebe and Masterson, Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices, 9th ED The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Group Building and Maintenance Roles Encourager Harmonizer Compromiser Gatekeeper and Expediter Source: https://web.stanford.edu/group/resed/resed/staffresources/RM/training/grouproles.html; Beebe and Masterson, Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices, 9th ED The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Group Building and Maintenance Roles Standard setter Expressing group feelings Group observer Source: https://web.stanford.edu/group/resed/resed/staffresources/RM/training/grouproles.html; Beebe and Masterson, Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices, 9th ED The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Individual Roles (or Negative Team Roles or Hindering Roles) Dominator Recognition Seeker/Star Silent member Conflict initiator Joker/Clown Storyteller Others as well… Source: https://web.stanford.edu/group/resed/resed/staffresources/RM/training/grouproles.html; Beebe and Masterson, Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices, 9th ED; https://sites.ualberta.ca/~hsercweb/pdf/Facilitator_Handbook.pdf The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Group Activity Form groups of 5-6 people Scenario: You are the board of a new start up company. On the agenda for today’s board meeting is to create a company name and logo. You’ll have about 7 minutes, and then we’ll re-group to discuss how things went I will (secretly) assign each of you a role, that you must play out during your group work Ex. Coordinator, Opinion Giver, Recorder, Storyteller, Evaluator/Critic, Silent Member, etc. The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Assigned Group Roles Source: https://libguides.usask.ca/ld.php?content_id=15329216 The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Assigned Group Roles Source: https://sites.ualberta.ca/~hse rcweb/pdf/Tip_Sheet_Team_ Functional_Roles.pdf The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Reflect & Discuss What types of roles do you like to take on when working in groups? What types of roles do you not like to take on when working in groups? The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Characteristics of Successful Groups Communication Clear Purpose Commitment Source: College of Dietitians of Alberta – Chapter 13: Communication & Teamwork The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Characteristics of a Successful Group Cooperation Complimentary Skills and Expertise Climate of Trust and Mutual Respect Source: College of Dietitians of Alberta – Chapter 13: Communication & Teamwork The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Strategies for Successful Group Work The image part with relationship ID rId13 was not found in the file. Discussion Question Based on what you have learned in this module, is there anything that you would try next time you work in a group?