Discover why content is important to know and how it is relevant to one s own life. Individual accountability Take responsibility for work assigned to you. Cooperative learning Be willing to relate to group members with a positive attitude of interdependence, be accountable for your part in the group project, and improve interpersonal skills. Computer literacy Master the computer literacy necessary for this course. The aim of this course is to study the nature and dynamics of small groups.
Small groups are the essential human group.
They meet vital human needs by providing emotional sustenance and assistance in managing tasks. They also provide a critical link between society and the individual. Among the group processes that we will study are group formation, development, communication, conformity, conflict, and leadership. We will not only read about these processes but we also will experience them firsthand as the class itself forms a small group. By meeting and interacting F2F and online with your small group, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and to develop skills in observing and analyzing small-group interaction.