Speech 8 Speech 8 Introduction to group communication Introduction to group communication

speech 8 on ningspeech 8 on ning

syllabus class objectives:

demonstrate an understanding of theories and principles of group communication

apply and identify group problem solving and decision making strategies

evaluate group processes and behaviors

demonstrate leadership and group participation skills

incorporate goal setting, planning and implementation into a group project

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attendance:

100 possible attendance points

1 free absence - afterwards, all attendance points are lost

4 tardies (leaving early or coming late) = 1 absence

syllabus late work:

one-time ‘late work pass’ located on syllabus

1 grade penalty per class period (or partial class period) late

not usable on group assignments, or quizzes

no other late work accepted

no emailed work accepted

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classroom environment:

supportive class environment

don’t talk while others are talking

don’t play with your computer/phone

don’t walk in late while others are presenting

don’t do other work in class

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assignments:

quizzes (200 pts)

presentations / outlines (475 pts)

meeting log (100 pts)

reflection paper (75 pts)

ning participation (50 pts)

attendance (100 pts)

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general class schedule :

quiz / review quiz

lecture

activity

lecture

group work

what is communication?

sender receivermessage

feedback

sender sends a message to a receiver

receiver sends feedback to sender

what is communication?

sender receivermessage

feedback

encoding decoding

sender encodes messagesender sends a message to a

receiverreceiver decodes message receiver encodes feedback receiver sends feedback to

sender sender decodes feedback

what is communication?

sender receivermessage

feedback

encoding decoding

sender encodes messagesender sends a message to a

receiverreceiver decodes message receiver encodes feedback receiver sends feedback to

sender sender decodes feedback

simultaneously

what is communication?

sender receivermessage

feedback

encoding decodingNOISE (internal /

external)

what is groupcommunication?

with 2 people there are only 2 possible interactions

dynamics change with introduction of 3rd person for example: in a group of 5 there are up to 90 possible interactions

message / feedbackmember 1

member 3

member 4

member 2message /

feedback

what is a small group?

small group:. interaction of. three or more members. interdependent. working toward . common goal

types of groups

primary

secondary

advantages / disadvantages to

working in groups

advantages:superior performancegreater member satisfactionmore learningbetter cultural understandingmore creativitymore engagement

advantages / disadvantages to

working in groups

disadvantages:takes longer! more energy more resourcesconflictpeople problems

group dialectics

individual goalsconflictconformingtask workhomogeneous leadershipstructureengaged

group goalscohesionnonconformingmaintenance workheterogeneousfollowershipspontaneitydisengaged