Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills

Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills
ISBN-10
013309510X
ISBN-13
9780133095104
Series
Joining Together
Category
Education
Pages
657
Language
English
Published
2012-05-24
Publisher
Pearson Higher Ed
Authors
Frank P. Johnson, David H. Johnson

Description

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Joining Together introduces readers to the theory and research needed to understand how to make groups effective and, through exercises and thorough explanations, equips them with the skills required to apply that knowledge to practical situations. Chapters discuss the history of groups and group dynamics, the nature of experiential learning, group goals, communication within groups, leadership, power, decision making, controversy and creativity, and conflict management. More applied chapters focus on valuing diversity, cooperative learning, leading counseling groups, and team development and training. The new edition of this best-selling text features: New sections on controversy and creativity New individual and group exercises A focus on new technologies Greater focus on minority influence, group goals, and diversity and many other updates and changes. Joining Together introduces readers to the theory and research needed to understand how to make groups effective and, through exercises and thorough explanations, equips them with the skills required to apply that knowledge to practical situations.

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