1. Group Dynamics

2. How people act/behave in group situations Merger of sociology and psychology When a group is formed, new characteristics and actions emerge that were not evident before

3. Characteristics of Groups Membership Interaction Interdependence in needs satisfaction Shared purpose

4. Committees Positive aspects –react to situations well –different perspectives can create a superior product Negative aspects –cannot develop or initiate

5. Chairperson

6. Principles for effective groups/committees Initiating Information seeking and giving Sharing opinions Clarifying Elaborating Coordinating Orienting Summarizing

7. Group Decision Technique Study the situation Prepare the proposal Present the proposal Guide committee discussion Group evaluation

8. Group Think Illusion of invulnerability Shared stereotypes Rationalization Illusion of morality Self censorship Illusion of group being unanimous From Designing Effective Instruction 4 th Ed., Morrison, Ross, & Kemp, 2004.