EDU 624
Group Dynamics
Online Course
EDU 624 Group Dynamics
4 Semester Units
Group Dynamics integrates research and theories from psychology, the social sciences, and management research to provide an understanding of group dynamics—how people work in small groups—as applied to the use of teams in the workplace. This course examines how teams operate, provides a framework for teaching about teams, and explores ways to improve how teams function.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define groups and teams, discuss their importance, and examine the history of teams and group dynamics.
- Describe the nature of team success and analyze the characteristics of successful team.
- Examine the various processes involved in teamwork.
- Discuss the key issues teams face and evaluate best practices for problem-solving.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the organizational context of teams.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to group dynamics.
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