EDUC 7712 Group Processes and Interpersonal Skills

An examination of group process skills with an emphasis on cooperative learning activities, interaction processes, and patterns of verbal and non-verbal communication in the classroom. This course aims to provide participants with an understanding of group processes as applied to real life situations, pertaining to both teachers and students. By combining a review of the historical perspectives of group dynamics with the practical experience of in-class group activities, members of the class will gain a broad repertoire of skills from the theories and concepts in this field. These skills will be useful in analyzing and understanding group issues as they occur in daily interactions with others. (Pre-service certificate is required. Field experience required.)

Credits

3

Typically Offered

spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. Possess an enriched repertoire of concepts about group processes and interpersonal skills.
2. Be able to diagnose group processes and personal interactions in the classroom and other school settings.
3. Be able to articulate alterations in personal perspectives on group processes and interpersonal interactions.
4. Be able to describe how she/he will implement knowledge gained from this course in order to plan instruction and assessment in their area(s) of concentration as well as how to foster positive relations and appropriate communications with students, colleagues, and parents