LRNA 98G Class #1Effective Leadership and Group Dynamics
In this class we introduce the concept of reflective tutoring, effective leadership, group formation, and characteristics of effective teams. We practice and model some activities to build trust, interdependence and accountability, and cover some practical aspects such as arranging space, introductions and icebreakers, and establishing clear ground rules. We also play a game called Leader Spin.
Reminders:
Homework e-mailed by this class:
Assignment #1: LEAD Planning Sheet. (Download the LEAD worksheet)
Plan Ahead:
- For Class #2: Complete the paper Adjunct Study Skills questionnaire or the online inventory: http://www.sarc.sdes.ucf.edu/inventory.html
- For Assignment #3: Arrange with Senior or other tutor to observe a group session
- For Assignment #6: Schedule yourself to videotape one group session during weeks 5 or 6
Handouts this week:
Stages of Group Development (download Word doc)
Leader Spin (download Word doc)
See our Class #1 Planning Agenda for a detailed inside look at the session.
Make Up Assignment
If you missed this class, please read the handouts and e-mail the following Makeup Assignment by the Monday following the class you missed.
First, watch Tutor's Guide video, Lesson 7: Managing Group Tutorials (10 minutes, available in L-47) or read the University of Melbourne's advice for the first session
http://tlu.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/tutortraining/tutorial.html
Next, read Student Leadership Skills for Action http://www2.hawaii.edu/~jharris/action.html and
USING SMALL-GROUP DEVELOPMENT TO FACILITATE COOPERATIVE LEARNING BASEGROUPS http://ctl.stanford.edu/Tomprof/postings/581.html.
Write at least one page describing the stages of group development, the role the tutor plays facilitating this development, and how you plan to implement these ideas in your groups this quarter.
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