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Yeadon-Lee, Annie – Action Learning: Research and Practice, 2013
This paper presents the proposition that a variety of differing hierarchies exist in an action learning set at any one time, and each hierarchy has the potential to affect an individual's behaviour within the set. An interpretivist philosophy underpins the research framework adopted in this paper. Data were captured by means of 11 in-depth…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Educational Research, Grounded Theory, Interviews
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Hillman, Alison – Action Learning: Research and Practice, 2012
This account draws upon learning from an incident in an action learning set where an individual challenged a mandatory organisational requirement. As a facilitator I reflect upon my initial defensive reaction to this challenge. The use of critical action learning to inform ourselves as facilitators of the underlying tensions between set members…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Facilitators (Individuals), Negative Attitudes, Psychological Patterns
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Grinnell, Lynn; Sauers, Amy; Appunn, Frank; Mack, Larry – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2012
Students and faculty are grappling with learning teams in the online environment - more than half of all higher education organizations offer online courses (Hoffman, 2006). As online course developers try to replicate the best practices of traditional classrooms, the asynchronous technology of the Internet has added great capability while also…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Best Practices, Distance Education, Asynchronous Communication
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Lazar, Ana – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2007
The first course in group work was taught in 1923 and was followed by a growing recognition in social work education of the importance of preparing students to work with groups. Unfortunately by the end of the 1970s group work located within a generalist curriculum had all but disappeared. This article presents a single course elective that…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Social Work, Groups, Course Content
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Kerr, Pamela J.; Gass, Michael A. – Journal of Experiential Education, 1987
Identifies series of predictable stages through which small groups progress: pre-affiliation, power and control, intimacy, differentiation, and separation. Shows application of group development for each area as group passes through various stages. Outlines model for each area summarizing group interaction and instructor roles for each stage. (NEC)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Experiential Learning, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
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Norton, Robert W. – Simulation and Games, 1979
This game focuses on techniques for identifying coalitions or subgroups within larger social systems; and generates a wealth of data that not only serve to dramatize social dynamics, but also can be used to identify the structure of coalitions and the degree to which particular individuals exert interpersonal influence. (Author/CMV)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Experiential Learning, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
Mandeville, Mary Y. – 1994
A study examined the effectiveness of an experiential learning exercise in a speech communication classroom setting. Participants were 62 students in communication classrooms in a large southwestern university. The exercise, entitled "The Ace, Incorporated Hanging Tray Company Exercise" was done as a group communication exercise…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communication Research, Decision Making, Educational Games
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Robinson, Peter B. – Simulation & Gaming, 1996
The MINEFIELD exercise is an experiential learning activity in entrepreneurship education which simulates a group escape from a prisoner of war camp. This article describes the scenario, probable outcomes, and game variations. Debriefing questions highlight concepts like vision and mission, strategies versus tactics, management versus leadership,…
Descriptors: Business Administration, Business Education, Concept Teaching, Entrepreneurship
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Maxwell, Jon – Journal of Experiential Education, 1997
Discusses the goals of team building, scope of team-building interventions, and specific contributions of both experiential (corporate adventure training) and nonexperiential (traditional) methods for increasing work-group effectiveness. A model for effectively combining the two approaches involves establishing goals, clarifying team members'…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Cooperation, Corporate Education, Experiential Learning
McAvoy, Leo H.; Mitten, Denise S.; Stringer, L. Allison; Steckart, James P.; Sproles, Kraig – 1996
This paper reviews the research literature published between 1992 and 1995 on group development and group dynamics in outdoor education and closely allied disciplines. The research is categorized in six general dimensions: (1) how the personal characteristics, skills, and experience that individuals bring to the group influences group dynamics and…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Corporate Education, Educational Research, Experiential Learning
Hanson, Philip G.; And Others – 1977
Based on experiential learning models for improvement of individual behavior and teamwork effectiveness, this handbook is designed to assist personnel in the Veterans Administration (VA) health delivery system with interpersonnel processes that will improve organizational effectiveness. Chapter 1 contains background information concerning the…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Health Personnel
Reynolds, Michael – 1994
This book, which is intended for educators and trainers involved in designing group activities, examines the theory and practice of group activities. The first three chapters, which introduce theories about group instruction, deal with the following topics: the rationale for group instruction (types of group methods and reasons for using them);…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Educational Benefits
Petrus, Eugene F.; And Others – 1977
This paper describes a group dynamics course designed to integrate academic and experiential learning. The technique used to accomplish this integration was a two week wilderness experience, followed by a seminar in group dynamics during the normal academic term. Four reasons for the wilderness experience are discussed: (1) shared experience among…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Adjustment (to Environment), Course Organization, Diaries