Training the Teacher Trainers

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Training the Teacher Trainers Generic Session
G5 Working with Groups
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Aims and Objectives
resource no. G5.1

• Aims
• For participants to
• explore issues regarding adult learning groups
• analyse and evaluate Tuckmans theory of group
  dynamics.

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Aims and Objectives cont.

• Session Objectives
• By the end of the session participants will have
• critically analysed and reflected on the nature
  of groups, and their own experiences of them
• developed a comprehensive understanding of
  Tuckmans model of group development and
  critiques of this model
• related theories of group dynamics to practices
  in teacher education
• critically analysed behaviour patterns identified
  as challenging or problematic
• developed methodologies for introducing trainee
  teachers to working with groups.

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Two Features
resource no. G5.2.1

• Two features are essential to a group.
• A common identity usually a common purpose
  for all its members.
• Interaction between the members allowing for the
  development of shared attitudes and feelings,
  some emotional involvement, a minimum set of
  agreed values or standards.
• For many groups there is a third factor
  successful groups feel they are moving forward in
  some way.

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Groups
resource no. G5.2.2

1. A train carriage full of commuters
2. A football match
3. A family reunion
4. A teacher training class
5. A cinema audience
6. An Equality and Diversity Committee
7. A Weight Watchers weigh-in