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).