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Nicolini, Kristine M. – Communication Teacher, 2018
Courses: Small group communication and advanced group dynamics. Objectives: After completing this single-class activity, students should be able to: (1) evaluate successful communication characteristics that enhance the group's ability to achieve specific goals; (2) identify small group communication barriers; and (3) develop strategies to…
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Small Group Instruction, Teamwork, Models
Landwehr, Peter; Spraragen, Marc; Ranganathan, Balki; Carley, Kathleen M.; Zyda, Michael – Simulation & Gaming, 2013
In this article, the authors discuss the development of the "Sudan Game," an interactive model of the country in the time period leading up to the Sudanese referendum on the secession of the South. While many simulations are designed to educate about their subjects, the "Sudan Game" is intended to be a prototype for policy…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Games, Public Policy, Policy Formation
Miller, Connie – Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 2008
Souldrama[R] is a therapeutic, psychospiritual group action model that leads participants through seven sequential stages of spiritual development with the goal of accessing their spiritual intelligence. It can help group members move past resistance and recognize and move on to their higher purpose. Psychodramatically based, it is intended to be…
Descriptors: Spiritual Development, Therapy, Group Experience, Models
Watters, Ron – Pathways: Journal of Outdoor Therapeutic Programming, 2002
The underlying values and principles of the "common adventure" model are presented. Features of a common adventure trip include a group of individuals working cooperatively toward mutual goals and sharing expenses, decision making, and responsibilities equitably. The common adventure model is contrasted with adventure education,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Experiential Learning, Group Dynamics, Group Experience
Moreland, Richard L.; Levine, John M. – 1984
This paper analyzes role transitions in small groups within the context of a more general model of group socialization that is based on the psychological processes of evaluation, commitment, and decision making. The major advantage of such an approach is that it specifies why role transitions in small groups occur. According to the model, groups…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Decision Making, Group Behavior, Group Experience

Conyne, Robert K. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1997
Presents the Grid for Processing Experiences and Events in Group Work so as to broaden the repertoire of group work leaders as they help members derive personal meaning from group experiences. Focuses on grid dimensions, levels of interaction, using the grid, application during a session, and eliciting sharing and discussion. (RJM)
Descriptors: Counseling Psychology, Counselor Training, Group Counseling, Group Dynamics
Hagen, Beverly H.; McKinley, Kathryn – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1986
Describes currently active rural women's consciousness-raising group in eastern Nebraska, relating this group's experiences to a model of group development. Emphasizes group process and content evidenced as the group was established and passed through beginning, conflict, and cohesive stages of development. Relates changes in participants' values…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Females, Group Dynamics, Group Experience

Rocheleau, Bruce – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1986
Impact studies of program evaluation overlook important issues: (1) differences between objective and perceived effectiveness of public programs; (2) role of media; and (3) factors such as elites and program characteristics in program perception. A conceptual framework of the major factors which influence public perceptions of program…
Descriptors: Adults, Group Experience, Interests, Majority Attitudes
Shields, E. E.; And Others – 1973
Choicepoint is the name of a peer-led decision making facilitation group for college age students. Decisions appear to be a major factor in maladaptive behavior, and prevention of problems may occur through responsible decisions and behavior. Choicepoint focuses on decision making in the areas of sex, alcohol, and drugs. A structured program to…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, College Students, Decision Making, Group Experience
Hensley, Laura G. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2002
An introductory group training approach that builds on the frameworks of both Carroll and Kane is described. Specific course components, strengths, and limitations of the proposed two-way fishbowl model are highlighted. Students learn about group theory, process, and leadership as they participate in and integrate four roles (class participant,…
Descriptors: Group Counseling, Counselor Training, Leadership, Training Methods
Bourdon, Roger D. – Training and Development Journal, 1980
Describes an Employee Participation Plan (EPP) involving teams of three to eight employees and a supervisor/team leader for the purpose of identifying and solving production problems and issues. Key ingredients in a successful EPP include nonauthoritarian leadership styles, thorough group leader training, and prompt action on team suggestions. (SK)
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Employer Attitudes, Employer Employee Relationship, Group Experience

Ringer, Martin; Gillis, H. L. – Journal of Experiential Education, 1995
Managing the psychological depth of responses to adventure activities calls for the leader to attend to own language and language of group participants. Describes eight levels of psychological depth occurring during group discussion and interaction. Addresses the need to stay at or above the agreed-upon level and avoid moving into psychotherapy.…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Practices, Emotional Experience
Lang, H. R.; Scarfe, D. R. – 1985
This study examines a specific Indian/Metis teacher education program which uses the group as a support system--the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) at Regina. SUNTEP is a part of the Elementary Teacher Education Program of the Univesity of Regina. This paper: (1) discusses the support services and systems provided as a…
Descriptors: American Indians, Elementary School Teachers, Group Dynamics, Group Experience
Rowe, Linda P. – 1979
A model for living learning centers and practical and philosophical considerations that face residence educators who wish to implement the concept are examined. The issues addressed in this guide are designed to promote further discussion and research into the development and applications of the living learning concept on today's college campus.…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, College Students, Group Experience, Higher Education
Catalano, Anthony; Tillie, Della – 1991
The research project described here explored the complexity of the relationships in a group supervision model of teacher education, focusing on the empowerment of teachers as confirmed by their involvement, collegiality, and reflection. The theoretical frameworks informing the project were: the concept of connectedness as described in feminist…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Clinical Supervision (of Teachers), Collegiality, Elementary Secondary Education
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