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Group Learning T 402 Fall 2010

Group Learning T 402 Fall 2010. Guiding Questions: What does it mean for a group to learn? What are the key dynamics that support/thwart group learning? How can leaders support group learning? Daniel Wilson (Instructor) San Chye Chen (Teaching Fellow) Flossie Chua (Teaching Fellow).

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Group Learning T 402 Fall 2010

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  1. Group LearningT 402 Fall 2010 Guiding Questions: What does it mean for a group to learn? What are the key dynamics that support/thwart group learning? How can leaders support group learning? Daniel Wilson (Instructor) San Chye Chen (Teaching Fellow) Flossie Chua (Teaching Fellow)

  2. Our Norms. . . Weekly Rhythm. . . • Your roles: Engage, Connect, Apply • My & TF roles: Facilitate, Provoke, Present • Complete readings before class • Post assignments on course website Tues after class (article summaries, class assignments, papers, etc.) • Respond to fellow students by Wed night (DW & TFs, too) • Class Session Flow • Updates & News • Article Discussion Groups • Break • Lecture/Experience • Student-led discussions (though probably not today)

  3. What is a group? What enables it to learn? Discussion of Readings… What are 2-3 big ideas in this article? What are 2-3 connections to our ideas? Among the authors, what are the big connections? Differences? • Shared goals, vision • Motivating challenge • Relevant problem • Diversity of views • Clear roles • Shared leadership • No egos • Equality, democracy • Honesty • Taking risks • Time to meet • Fun and humor • Space and food • Open communication • Feedback • Persistence • Trust • Mutual Respect

  4. What factors can an observer identify as signs that good group learning is likely to occur? Peter Bonanno What are the main factors of highly successful groups in various pursuits? Do the factors vary between activities? Benjamin Berte What are the signs that the work of a group is sliding downhill and how can the facilitator resuscitate it? Elizabeth Kelly How can you help a team create the conditions for high performance? Nick Petrie Some Initial Puzzles. . .

  5. What(or when)is a group? Gauging “groupness” along four dimensions

  6. What(or when)is a group? • Using the dimensions, evaluate the level of “groupness” (high, medium, or low) of one of the following: • The Detroit String Quartet • The article discussion group you were in this morning • The cohort or program you’re part of at HGSE • . . . ?

  7. Critique their levels of “groupness”

  8. For next week. . . • Article summaries posted by Tues, 5pm • Assignment #1 posted by Tues, 5pm (responses on Wed) • Readings for next time (Cohen, Dufour, Lotan, Hackman)

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