Joining together : group theory and group skills / David W. Johnson, Frank P. Johnson.
Material type: TextPublication details: Boston, Mass. ; London : Pearson Allyn and Bacon, 2006.Edition: 9th edDescription: xvi, 651 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cmISBN:- 9780205453733 (pbk.) :
- 0205453732 (pbk.)
- 302.3 JOH
- HM716 .J64 2006
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Previous ed.: 2003.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 597-625) and index.
1.Group dynamics -- 2.Experiential learning -- 3.Group goals, social interdependence, and trust -- 4.Communication within groups -- 5.Leadership -- 6.Using power -- 7.Decision making -- 8.Controversy and creativity -- 9.Managing conflicts of interest -- 10.Valuing diversity -- 11.Cooperative learning in the classroom -- 12.Leading growth and counselling groups -- 13.Team development, team training -- 14.Epilogue.
This text introduces readers to the theory and research findings needed to understand how to make groups effective, and it helps build the skills required to apply that knowledge in practical situations.