GROUP DYNAMICS.pptx
- 2. Fixing priorities…..Group activity LOST IN THE MOON : You are a member of a team of astronauts who have just landed on the moon. Unfortunately you have missed your target landing spot by nearly 100kms and you are lost on the darker side of the moon. Your task is to decide which of the following items are necessary for your survival. For each item listed, give a priority number—The highest priority being 1 and lowest being 11
- 3. Group Activity Group 1 & 2 will perform the activity. Group 3, 4, 5 & 6 will observe with checklist silently with no discussion amongst them. Activity doers will write individual choices first & then the group choices……10 minutes Doers will share their decisions ….10 minutes Observers will share their experiences…10mins PPT on group dynamics…….15 mins
- 4. ITEMS YOUR PRIORITY NO GROUP PRIORITY NO A 1 KNIFE B A PACK OF MATCHES C 50 METRES OF ROPE D A 5 KG PACKET OF DRY FOOD E A COMPASS F A MAP OF MOON’S CRATERS G A 5 GALLONS WATER BOTTLE H 1 PISTOL I 1 SHORTWAVE RADIO J 1 TORCH OR FLASH LIGHT K TWO 50KG TANKS OF OXYGEN
- 5. GROUP LEARNING & GROUP DYNAMICS
- 6. Objectives Understand & apply concepts of Group Dynamics. Use of group dynamics in team based functioning in teaching & learning.
- 7. Large group Group learning Small group
- 8. “Without discussion , intellectual experience is only exercise in a private gymnasium” Randolph Bourne
- 9. What is Group Dynamics? KURT LEWIN, a sociologist in 1940 coined this term Group dynamics are dynamic processes within the group which influence and interact with each other. They include norms, roles, relations, development and effects of behaviour. Group members can share experiences, provide feedback, pool ideas, generate insights & provide opportunities for analysis of experiences.
- 10. Group , Team & Crowd Crowd :- A collection of people with a short-term common interest and without set goals . For e.g. a collection of people watching a cricket match Group:- A collection of individuals with common interests & shared goals For e.g. Teachers attending a MEU workshop. Team:- A collection of individuals who are expert in their field & have complementary abilities. For e.g. a cricket team / MEU faculty conducting a rBCW
- 11. 7 characteristics of Group Dynamics are…. Shared purpose, Trust & openness, Willingness to correct mistakes, Diversity & inclusion , Interdependence & sense of belonging, Consensus decision making , Participative leadership.
- 12. Important roles of working in a team or a group LEADER RECORDER TIME KEEPER INFORMATION SEEKER ENCOURAGER COMPROMISER & STANDARD SETTER
- 13. 5 stages of Group Formation Tuckman
- 14. FORMING Initial stage of development Difference of ideas & uncertainty of purpose. Members look for a Group leader. Communication limited and desire for acceptance by the group. *Members attempt to become oriented to the tasks as well as to one another (Clarity of roles) * Serious topics and feelings avoided. * Encourage participation by all
- 15. STORMING As group gets to organize , dysfunctional behaviors come up. Concern over leadership issues(who will do?) Intra group conflicts( what to do?) & arguments about working procedure( how to do?) Superiority issues ( ego clash, some are silent, some are dominating) & there is danger of breaking down. * Individuals have to bend and mould their feelings, ideas, attitudes & beliefs to suit the group organization.
- 16. NORMING Group members move from a “testing & proving” mentality in the previous stage to a problem-solving mentality. Shared vision , clear tasks and common purpose Implicit issues are uncovered. Interpersonal relations are characterized by cohesion wherein data flows with sharing of ideas & feedback * Communication is leader centric and works unitedly leaving aside their preconceived ideas and opinions.
- 17. PERFORMING This stage is not reached by all groups but if group members are able to evolve to this stage, then their capacity , range, and depth of personal relations expand to true interdependence. Highly task oriented & people’s roles may dynamically adjust to the changing needs of the group. Group identity is complete, group morality is high and group loyalty is intense. Positive reinforcement.
- 18. ADJOURNING Final stage which involves the termination of task behaviors and disengagement from relationships. Regressive movement from giving up control to giving up inclusion in the group create a minor crisis. A planned conclusion usually includes recognition for participation and an opportunity for members to say personal goodbyes.
- 19. TEAM BASED FUNCTIONING IN TEACHING & LEARNING It is important to know role of Group Dynamics in medical education.
- 20. Firstly, We will be mostly involved in handling groups of students in small group discussions (SGD), small group tutorials(SGT), practical classes, demonstrations etc. If we cannot manage them, we may fail to take full advantage of the group’s potential or groups may break also.
- 21. Secondly, We, medical teachers are also members of many formal & informal groups like Medical Education Unit, Curriculum Committee, Curriculum Sub-Committee, Academic Committee, Teacher's Association etc.
- 22. Thirdly, Students will be watched by us for various group roles like leader, recorder, time keeper, information seeker, encourager, compromiser & standard setter etc. so that the groups are managed well. Also we will lookout for the signs of poor group dynamics.
- 23. Fourthly, Focus on communication ( open communication) is central to good team dynamics like emails, shared documents & meetings to avoid ambiguity.
- 24. Group Managing Strategies by the teacher Ensure that equal participation is important not only to maintain group dynamics but also to ensure that all students participate in the process actively. Merely listening to the discussion is not enough for optimal learning. Keep a watch over various group roles & responsibilities for better management of the group.
- 25. Managing Strategies….. Watch for causes of lack of participation by the students say, not being able to identify the goal, feeling of insecurity, dominance in some students, lack of adequate preparation. These all need to be addressed appropriately.
- 26. Some students may outsmart others or brighter students may overshadow others & prevent shy ones from voicing their opinion. Address them with specific questions for them to open up. Teachers should never be impatient because that decreases student participation. Give them time. Breakdown barriers or combat with the black sheep effect where all turn against one considered different
- 27. Group with positive dynamics Group works well together Easy to spot Team members trust one another Work towards a collective decision Hold one another accountable for making things happen Are constructive & productive Demonstrate mutual understanding & self corrected behavior.
- 28. Group with poor dynamics Effectiveness reduced & makes wrong choices because they could not explore options effectively. There is dysfunctional behaviors like Weak leadership, Aggressor & blocker, Recognition seeker, Mr. know all, cynic, Poor time management etc.
- 29. Examples of poor dynamics One person in the group is very critical & cynical of his colleagues ideas ….discouraging others from speaking up Someone hardly participates or contributes to the sessions …..when asked for his opinion, he agrees with a dominant colleague. One group member makes humorous comments at unhelpful times and upsets the momentum of the discussion (JOKER HAS A NEGATIVE IMPACT)
- 30. The group dynamics can bring synergy or tear things apart. Margaret Bau
- 31. Is this good dynamics ?