Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills
- ISBN-10
- 0205645216
- ISBN-13
- 9780205645213
- Series
- Joining Together
- Category
- Group relations training
- Pages
- 653
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Authors
- David W. Johnson, Frank P. Johnson
Description
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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