Group dynamics

The dynamics within a classroom or groups of students can have an effect on students’ learning. In this module teachers will learn more about group dynamics and its effects, and what they can do to positively influence this.

Good to know

Target group (Second year) workgroup teachers
Group size Max. 16 teachers
Language English
Time investment 3 hours in class + 1 hour preparation time + 2 hours portfolio (for teachers in Workgroup Teacher Programme)
Trainer See table below
Location Roeterseiland Campus (REC)
Intended learning outcomes

At the end of this module participants can…

  • recognize the phases of group development theory by Tuckman and translate the relevance of the theory to their own teaching
  • analyse what they can do as a teacher to assist group dynamics according to the phases of Tuckman’s group development
  • critically discuss a group instruction or assignment on the risk of social loafing
  • formulate an intervention for dynamic issues in the classroom.
Preparation

Think about a situation that was difficult for you to manage as a teacher in the context of group dynamics. With groups we mean your classroom as a whole or student subgroups for (in class) assignments etc.

  • Largent (2016). Measuring and understanding team development by capturing self-assessed enthusiasm and skill levels. ACM Transations on Computing Education. 16(2).

And watch the following video’s:

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Registration:

  • You can register by clicking on your preferred date in the table below; you will then be redirected to our registration environment.
  • The registration deadline is one week before the start of each course.

Planning 2024-2025:

Dates Time Training Module Lang. Location Trainer Department  
1. Tuesday 10 September 2024 13:00-16:00 Group dynamics EN REC B2.08 Ruth-Martine Huijs-Keegstra For all domains Enrol
2. Friday 11 October 2024 13:00-16:00 Group dynamics EN REC B3.09 Meike Heeremans For all domains Enrol
3. Tuesday 1 April 2025 13:00-16:00 Group dynamics EN TBA TBA For all domains Enrol