DATElng sem/full class

 S'17

                AREAS OF STUDY

CHAPTERS/READINGS DUE on specified date

currently lists h.c.book chapters /  REVEL modules/materials to be added week by week

Other

Assignments due

1/9 & 1/11

                  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.G.s? ( via answers to Monday's questions 1 & 2)

_1/11 = Visit from Pearson Publishing representative ( to assist with registration in REVEL

• Chapter 1 asap

• Chapter 2 asap

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add/drop ends 1/17

                  wk2

- Compliance Factor in action [Obs Port recc];

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

- Review Forum#1 results

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RVL> Ch1quiz  to be resched. / orig =  1/18-noon_

RVL> Ch2quiz to be resched. / orig =  1/23-noon_

>TENT: 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

1/23  &  1/25

                  wk3

 ►►SHOW & TELL Talks (2-3 min + brief Q&A) ( 1/23)

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

Be able to give "real life examples of: F-S-N-P-A;

Group Norms; Needs Theories (esp. Schutz); Task<>Maintenance Dialectic

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

• review Chapter 2 [devlp]

•  Chapter 3 [memb]

RVL> Ch3quiz due 1/25-noon_

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RVL> Ch3video followup due n.l.t.  1/27-6pm

> Prepare a  2-3 min. S&T talk ( extemp.)

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> tba

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

 1/ 30  &  2/1 

                  wk4

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

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

• if possible, skim  "SYSTEMS-at-a-GLANCE"

•  if possible skim  Chapter 4 [div] for today &  read thoroughly asap; refer to & use throughout semester

newly added items:

•Read: OBSERVATION PORTFOLIOv3:

•  RVL> ReRead "Systems Theory" located at beginning of Chap 1

• RVL>  View the videos within Chap 1:  "The Group Project".  ( The 2nd one is better:  located  within the  section about  Ethics. Due before today's class.

> If possible, take an online Personality trait assessment ( e.g. MBTI)

   2/6 & 2/8

                  wk5

- Focus on Systems Theory in action 

   -- Key components

   -- Group-as-a-System [tent: Scavenger Hunt & score debrief]

   -- Thinking with a systems mind /

   -- Talking-the-(systems)Talk 

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

• Thoroughly review professor's 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

RVL> Ch4quiz due 2/6-noon_

> Prepare to “pitch” a 1st project topic choice to your  Teammates

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   2/13 & 2/15

                  wk6

 TENT FOR 2/15: - "Listening: <"Meaning lies in the ear of  the Receiver">  

 - "Listening workshop – demonstrations & skill building

►►PRESENTATION #1{WUWT}  (Info.sharing- symposium) - [click for assignment sheet]    specific presentation dates: Full Castle & ChillVibesTribe = 2/13 // Jersey Outlaws = 2/15

• due 2/15: Chapter 7 [list-resp]

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RVL> Ch7quiz due 2/15-noon

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

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 & review Chap 12 [pres]  [be sure to review this chapter prior to each of your presentations this semester]

> TENT: Prepare for your assigned Listening workshop role

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> Professor's  [NOT Revel's ] Online "Compilation/pre-Midterm" Quiz #1-- available 2/15 - 2/1811:59pm (avail. in BlkBd Qz folder)

2/20 & 2/22

                  wk7

-  Individual & Group Decision Making click to see your role

 "page will be  updated "  

  2/20 Listening demos via mini teams

2/20 Miniteams apply the 5 DM prerequisites to "Sully"

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

>GMAP:  Brainstorm DM topics & determine areas of expertise

•  Chapter 9-pp. 160+/

 RVL> =9.2  [DMTechn]

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•RVL> Ch7 -Shared Writing/Case Study_due 2/27

-  Individual & Group Decision Making click  to see  your role to be updated

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  2/27  & 3/1=[abbreviated session. Ash Weds Mass 12-1]

                  wk8

- in-class Test #1  ["midterm"] via analysis of a group discussion-on-video   [click for more info.   ] on 2/27

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 3/1- more about Decision Making

 - TBD

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

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RVL> Ch9-miniquizDM- due  3/1-noon

►Test format & contents details available via link at left. NOTE THERE ARE 1-2 QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED IN ADVANCE! ( one via REVEL & one to bring in via h.c.

 3/6-3/11

SPRING BREAK

3/13 & 3/15

                  wk9

►►PRESENTATION #2 {Dec.Making Analysis}  [click for assignment sheet]  

  {videorecorded} {double evaluating}-

{ time slots:

3/13 = Jersey Outlaws

 3/15 = ChillVibeTribe:slot #_1_ & Full Castle: slot #_2_}  RESCHEDULED TO 3/20

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RVL> Ch9-Shared Writing-CONSENSUS due  3/15-noon

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

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 & review Chap12 [pres]  [ be sure to review this chapter prior to each of your presentations this semester]

3/20 & 3/22

                wk10

- if possible, Listening brush up (Demos w/ ____ tba  [ e.c. opp.]

-  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-Sol-2: GSPG-GrpsSlvngPrbsGrps  

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

• Re-review Chap7 [list]  

• Chapter 9-pp.163+ / RVL> =9.3-9.5 [PS]

•  Chapter 10 [CritThk/Arg]

RVL> Ch10-quiz due 3/22-noon

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

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  3/27 & 3/29

               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 [ldrshp]

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RVL> Ch5quiz due 3/29-noon_

**Complete the leadership assessment activity: LPCscale: p 87  & Be prepared to share your score & its implications.

> 3/29 = DEADLINE for subm "Let's Fix it"(GSPG) email

   4/3  & 4/5

                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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RVL> Ch5-Shared Writing-LDRSIPSTYLE- due  4/5-noon

> 4/5 = ABSOLUTE DEADLINE for subm Self-Grading 1-2-3 group document _h.c.

> Professor's Online "Compilation Checkup" Quiz #3-- due by tba (avail. in  BlkBd tba)resched to wk 14

4/10 & 4/12

                wk13

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

4/10 {Grp:  _ChllVbTrb_ / topic= {_shared ldrshp__}

4/10 {Grp:  _FullCastle_ / topic= {_initv/ddlns__}

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4/12 {Grp:  _JerseyOutlaws_ / topic= {_procrs__}

4/12 {Grp:  _____ / topic= {________}

4/12 - Preview Nonverbal Communication ; You can’t not Communicate;

• Chapter 6-pp.108+ [NV] / Rvl=6.5

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RVL> Ch6-quiz due TENT: 4/12-noon  4/14

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

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 & review Chap12 [pres] (5ed=Chap  13} [ be sure to review this chapter prior to each of your presentations this semester]

 4/13-4/17

Easter Break

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                wk14

4/19-  "Nonverbal awareness for the group participant"

     - Physical  & psychological environments;

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-  4/19 if time, begin Conflict Management Workshop -part I-v4b

       --sources & types

       -- Managing Conflict: individual styles / group methods

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• RVL> Ch6-Shared Writing-MAYFLOWER- due  4/19 noon

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

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> Professor's Online "Compilation Checkup" Quiz #3-- due by 4/23

4/24 & 4/26

                wk15

   4/24- 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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  4/26  in-class Test #2    via analysis of a group discussion-on-video   [click for more info. ]

>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];

•  read “MOTIVATION”- pp. 33+ / Rvl=2.4

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• Thoroughly review professor's online Slide Shows*:

>Approaches to Group Conflict &  Management

AND
> Integrative Conflict Resolution Skills

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

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RVL> Ch8 quiz due 4/24-noon_

     5/1 , ___

                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 Portfoliosv3 due 5/1

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

Exam Session:

Fri 5/5 @ 12:20-2:20

►►FINAL PROJECT PRESENTATIONS[THE NEXT BIG THING]   [click for assignment sheet] ( prelim A/O is OPTIONAL ]     

1st slot=  “____________ "  begin set up at  12:15  

2nd slot= “____________ "

3rd slot= “____________ "

 topics= _augmented reality__ / __rogue dogue__ / _commercial space travel__

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 Test #3 due today<take home & optional>

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

 RVL> Ch11 & 12quizzes due tba

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

> 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]

 Is commercial space travel the next big thing?".

> TENT: Professor's Online Quiz #4”Last Chance”-- due by 5/8 tent. posting = 5/4-5/8

midterm conference questions n.a. this semester

final conference questions n.a. this semester