DATElng sem/smlclss

                AREAS OF STUDY

CHAPTERS/READINGS DUE on specified date

Other

Assignments due

1/12 & 1/14

                  wk1

- Intro to course; Approaches to studying Groups & Teams; Icebreakers: Likes & Dislikes; What’s right? What’s wrong?

- Icebreakers: What do we need to know about W.I.Gs?

• Chapter 1 asap

• Chapter 2 asap

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add/drop ends 1/20

                  wk2

- Compliance Factor in action [Obs Port recc];

- Group Basics: Concepts/Types/Roles-in-our-lives;

- Review Forum#1 results

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>Post Comment to Forum #1 by 1/21

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> Bring in list: the-Groups-in-My-Life

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> Review Obs. Port. materials:
 " Initial Review" handout

1/26snowday/no class

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1/28

                  wk3

 ►►SHOW & TELL Talks (2-3 min + brief Q&A)(resched to  TBD)

-  “Structures & Processes"-   Stages, Norms, Needs

>GMAP:  form permanent groupings, exchange contact info; begin Preliminary Poster Project

• review Chapter 2 [devlp]

•  Chapter 3 [memb]

> Prepare a  2-3 min. S&T talk

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> Online Quiz #1-- due by 1/30

These two chapters will be incorporated throughout the semester. Read asap:

• Chapter 11 [ mtgs]

• Chapter 12 [virtual]

 2/2snowday/virtual  class

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2/4 

                  wk4

-more “Structures & Processes"- Tasks, Systems, Dialectics

>GMAP:  complete & reveal PPP’s; prelim topic brainstorming

• skim  Chapter 4 [div] for today &  read thoroughly asap

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> Review online WUWT assignment page – incl: list of TechTopics links

2/9 & 2/11

                  wk5

- Focus on Systems Theory 

   -- Key components

   -- Group-as-a-System [Scavenger Hunt & score

        debrief  ]

   -- Thinking with a systems mind /

        Talking-the-(systems)Talk 

>GMAP: Select WUWT topic; submit prelim agenda/outline  & { see footnote #3 below}     

• Thoroughly review online Slide Show*:"SYSTEMS-at-a-GLANCE"

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*  remember, all online slide shows are located in the Course Information section of our Blackboard

> Prepare to “pitch” a topic choice to Teammates

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> Online Quiz #2-- due by 2/20 [ orig = 2/13]

2/16 & 2/18

                  wk6

 - "Listening: <"Meaning lies in the ear of  the Receiver">  

 - "Listening workshop – demonstrations & skill building

►►PRESENTATION #1{WUWT}  (Info.sharing- symposium) - [click for assignment sheet]       on 2/18

• Chapter 7 [list] {5ed=Ch8}

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> Prepare for your assigned Listening workshop role

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> {& see footnotes below & links at left) Also see final "Agenda/Outline"  template for document submission

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 & review Appdx [pres] (5ed=Chap  13} [ be sure to review this chapter prior to each of your presentations this semester]

2/23 & 2/25

                  wk7

-  Individual & Group Decision Making click to find out your role

         -- Risks & Rewards & Ethics  [12 Angry...] 

- in-class Test #1  ["midterm"] via analysis of a group discussion-on-video   [click for more info. ] on 2/25

>GMAP:  Brainstorm DM topics & determine areas of expertise

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-  Individual & Group Decision Making click to find out your role

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►Test format & contents details available via link at left. NOTE THERE ARE 1-2 QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED IN ADVANCE!

3/2 & 3/4

                  wk8

 - more about Decision Making

 - TBD

>GMAP:   Finalize DM Analysis Presentation topics; submit prelim agenda/ outline- DecMkg ver.  & { see footnote #3 below}     

•  Chapter 9-pp. 195-200 [DMTechn] {5ed=Ch10-pp. 236-242}

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FYI

OBSERVATION PORTFOLIO: Midterm  Submission  _Window = 3/2---3/18  

SPRING BREAK

3/16 & 3/18

                  wk9

►►PRESENTATION #2 {Dec.Making Analysis} tent: 3/18/TBD [click for assignment sheet]

  {videorecorded} {double evaluating}-

9:35-9:55 - The Astronauts

10:00-10:20 - Group Discussion

10:25-10:45 - Kings & Queens

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> {& see footnotes below & links at left) Also see final "Agenda/Outline"  template for document submission

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 & review Appdx [pres] (5ed=Chap  13} [ be sure to review this chapter prior to each of your presentations this semester]

3/23 & 3/25

                wk10

- if possible, Listening brush up (Demos w/ Stephen, Anna, Abby, Matt Z. Mark, Rene)

-  Problem solving in action  

     -Strategies of P-S group observation; Evaluating

       argumentation & critical thinking & leadership

        [12 Angry..]

- Prob-sol review - via current events activity

 >GMAP:  Brainstorm Prb-Sol topics & determine areas of functional expertise. Prb-Sol2:GSPG

>GMAP  Finalize procedures for Grading-Our- Presentation [via "Performance Assessment"  document] Groups set their deadlines

• Re-review Chap7 [list]  {5ed=Ch8

•  Chapter 9-pp.204-218 [PS] {5ed=Ch10-pp. 242-260}

•  Chapter 10 [CritThk/Arg] {5ed= Ch11}

See "The Art of the Paraphrase"  for your individual assignments for today 

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  3/30 & 4/1

               wk11

-  Leadership--part I  -

     -- The Basics: -  Theories, Types, Styles , Scores

   -- Answering the riddle...Not all, but all... 

   -- Leading vs. Leadership vs. Management: What are

       the differences? 

   -- P= a2I  [ability to influence]  

 >GMAP: as necessary

• Chapter 5 [ldr]

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**Complete the leadership assessment activity: LPCscale: p121  {5ed= p.132-3}  & Be prepared to share your score & its implications.

> 4/1 = DEADLINE for subm "Let's Fit it"(GSPG) email

Easter Break

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                wk12

- Leadership-part II    

  - Leadership functions: task/agenda & maintenance

     -- If you lead, they will follow  

 - Leadership-part  III  

    - Leadership- scores & styles

 >GMAP  as needed. Finalize research plans for your Problem Solving panel Discussion.

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> 4/8 = ABSOLUTE DEADLINE for subm Self-Grading 1-2-3 group document _h.c.

> Online Quiz #3-- due by 4/10

4/13 & 4/15

                wk13

PRESENTATION #3  {Problem Solving 2 {GSPG} / panel via fishbowl- [click link for assignment sheet] 

 4/13 { GrpDisc / topic= shrd ldrshp/stppng up}

4/13 { Kings & Queens / topic= initiative/flexibiilty }

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4/15 { The Astronauts / topic=procrastn/B prepared }

4/15 - Preview Nonverbal Communication ; You can’t not Communicate;

• Chapter 6-pp.133-145 [NV] {5ed=Ch7-pp. 172-180

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> {& see footnotes below & links at left) Also see final "Agenda/Outline"  template for document submission

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 & review Appdx [pres] (5ed=Chap  13} [ be sure to review this chapter prior to each of your presentations this semester]

4/20 & 4/22

                wk14

4/20-  "Nonverbal awareness for the group participant"

     - Physical  & psychological environments;

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-  4/22 Conflict Management Workshop -part I-v4b

       --sources & types

       -- Managing Conflict: individual styles / group methods

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> prepare oral  report on your  NV observations & experiments - 2-3 minutes on your "findings"

4/27 & 4/29

                wk15

  4/27  in-class Test #2    via analysis of a group discussion-on-video   [click for more info. ]

   4/29- Conflict Management Workshop-part II-v4b   basic approaches; “Special” CM-teams confer   [via case studies-Metallica-S.K.O.M. // 12 Angry Men] ;

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>IF TIME: Assessing your role in your group

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>IF TIME: Troubleshooting "special groups" & "corporate climates"(including virtual meetings); Practice in leadership & group management: applying conflict management techniques

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•  Chapter 8  [Cnflct & Coh]; {5ed=Ch9}

•  “MOTIVATION”- pp. 42-43

{5ed = Ch 6 [motiv]}

• View these online Conflict Management slide shows  in Blackboard: >Approaches to Group Conflict &  Management
                 > Integrative Conflict Resolution Skills

5/4 , ___

                wk16

- Conflict Management Workshop - part IIIv4b :  mini-team  presentations   [via case studies-Metallica-S.K.O.M. // 12 Angry Men]  

     > SpecTms1- CM recomm for 12 Angry Men  & S.K.O.M.__{9:40-9:50}

     > SpecTms 2- CM recomm for 12 Angry Men  & S.K.O.M. __{9:55-10:05}

     > SpecTms 3- CM recomm for 12 Angry Men  & S.K.O.M. __{10:10-10:20}

 >GMAP

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> Submit FINAL Observation Portfolios

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> if appropriate for you, pick up a hard copy of Test #3

FYI

-  AGENDA FOR the PRESENTATION DAYS  [click for information sheet]        

Exam Session:

Weds 5/6 @ 2:30-4:30

►►FINAL PROJECT PRESENTATIONS[THE NEXT BIG THING]   [click for assignment sheet]       

1st slot=  “The Astronauts "  begin set up at  2:20  

2nd slot= "Kings & Queens"

3rd slot= "Group Discussion       "

 topics= New TV / New Cuba / New Cars

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 Test #3<take home & optional>

 (Note: This is a quality-not-quantity assignment; in the past,“A” quality submissions have averaged 5-6 pp.)

>{& see footnotes below & links at left online} Also see  final "Agenda/Outline"

> if applicable, submit Take Home-TEST #3

 & review Chapter 13 [pres] [ be sure to review this chapter prior to each of your presentations this semester]

> Online Quiz #4”Last Chance”-- due by 5/11

midterm conference questions

final conference questions