| Module Title: | Groups and Team Dynamic |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
This module will be taught by lectures, in-class discussions, case studies, problem solving exercises, video, film, readings, project work and self-directed learning. Online delivery will be supoorted by blackboard collaborate. |
| Module Aim: |
The aim of the module is to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of team working and group development. The module will examine processes that can affect group performance and decision-making so that students will be aware of these processes in groups that they lead or work within. It will also introduce the students to TRM and CRM. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
(a) Explain the properties of groups |
| LO2 |
(b) Explain group norms and roles. |
| LO3 |
(c) Outline the stages of group formation and apply these to organisational workgroups |
| LO4 |
(d) Explain bases of power within groups |
| LO5 |
(e) Identify processes that can affect group performance and decision-making in groups |
| LO6 |
(f) Describe ways to improve the effectiveness of groups |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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The nature of groups
Defining a group; collective perception, membership of.
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Why people join groups
The nature of group thinking. The development of group norms
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Group Structure: Norms and roles
Role of facilitator: styles and interventions, facilitation skills: active listening, questioning and responding, giving feedback, maintaining boundaries, managing conflict
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Group Development
Understanding group objectives, composition, resources, and effectiveness. The process of team formation. Individual team roles.
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Group performance
Developing good communication skills, working together, developing participation, evaluation and assessing
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Group decision making
n/a
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Teams
Theory of team dynamics, stages of team development, individual participation, task and maintenance roles
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Increasing team effectiveness
Developing resolution strategies and skills, working with diversity, complexity issues, handling difficulties in groups
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CRM/TRM
Group work techniques - planning, implementing and evaluating a group session
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Learners will be required to demonstrate the achievement of the learning outcomes through continuous assessment work. This work may take the form of an essay, exam, project, MCQ test, but is not limited to these formats.
There will be one continuous assessment self-directed research project. This formative assessment will require participants to integrate their learning into work based content. |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
100.00 |
Sem 1 End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Per Semester |
0.64 |
| Assignment |
Per Semester |
1.20 |
| Independent Learning Time |
Per Semester |
3.16 |
| Total Hours |
125.00 |
Module Delivered In
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