GROUP DYNAMIC

I NYOMAN MANGKU KARMAYA

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 SO.

WHAT

IS

GROUP ?
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 2 or more indivuals connected to each
other by social relationships
Face-to-face interaction
Common fate
Common goal
Interdependence
Self-definition as group members
Recognition by others
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BASED ON THE SPIRIT OF
cooperation
coordination
commonly understood
procedures
mores

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at minimum should have a nucleus of

a leader
an apprentice leader
a host or hostess
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 skills which a group must acquire

Managerial Skills
Interpersonal Skills

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 SMALL GROUP SESSION
Promoting student learning
Student centred approach
Ensure appropriate learning for all
Complementary to the learning
process

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 The benefit for students
Familiarises with an adult approach to learning
Encourages to take responsibilities
Promotes deeper understanding of materials
Encourages problem solving skills
Encourages participation
Developes interpersonal skills, communication skills,
social teamworking skills and presentation skills
Encourages an awareness of different views on
issues----encourages an attitude of tolerance.

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 Personal Relations
Phase Task Functions
Functions

1 Orientation Testing and Dependence

Organizing to Get Work

2 Intragroup Conflict
Done

3 Information-flow Group Cohesion

4 Problem-solving Interdependence
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 GROUP DEVELOPMENT

1. Forming: The group comes together and gets to

initially know one other and form as a group.
2. Storming: A chaotic vying for leadership and
trialling of group processes
3. Norming: Eventually agreement is reached on
how the group operates (norming)
4. Performing: The group practices its craft and
becomes effective in meeting its objectives.
5. Adjourning: The process of "unforming" the
group, that is, letting go of the group structure and
moving on.
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 Suggestions which may help in group
formation
Focus on task and group
Clarification
The mouse
The loud-mouth
The written record
Feedback (negative)
Feedback (positive)
Handling failure
Handling deadlock
Sign posting
Avoid single solutions
Active communication
Conclusion

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 HAVE U

CHOOSE THE LEADER/SECRETARY?

PRAYED BEFORE?
INTRODUCED YOURSELF
SET THE RULE
DECIDED THE GOAL
FINISHED IN PERFECT TIME?

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 IS THERE ANY
Participation of all group members
Arousal of critical thinking
Articulation of thoughts/views
Members interaction
Review of objectives (keeping on track)
Intermittent summary of achievements
Observation of agreed time constraints

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