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.

Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills

Health, Fitness & Dieting

David W. Johnson

Psychology & Counseling

Pearson Educacion

Human relations and your career: A guide to interpersonal skills

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

PRENTICE/HALL

Joining Together

Frank P. Johnson

Prentice Hall International Paperback Editions

This best-selling text is a broad, integrative overview of group dynamics. It introduces readers to the theory and research findings needed to understand how to make groups effective, and it helps build the skills required to apply that knowledge in practical situations. More than a textbook, Joining Together illustrates how this knowledge and mastery of skills creates choices, opportunities, and successes for each individual. No competing text offers the scope of coverage and the range of experiential exercises of Joining Together.

Frank F. Johnson

Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills 4th EDITION by David W. Johnson. Prentice Hall,1991

Joining together: Group theory and group skills

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Allyn&Bacon

The authors integrate cooperative learning with competitive and individualistic learning by providing guidelines for managing critical issues such as teaching social skills, assessing competencies and involvement, and resolving conflict among group members.Each type of learning is clearly defined; the advantages and disadvantages of each are covered; and the research is analyzed to illuminate the conditions under which each should be used. Pre-service and in-service teachers with an interest in cooperative learning and teaching methods.

Learning together and alone: Cooperative, competitive, and individualistic learning

The authors integrate cooperative learning with competitive and individualistic learning by providing guidelines for managing critical issues such as teaching social skills, assessing competencies and involvement, and resolving conflict among group members. Each type of learning is clearly defined; the advantages and disadvantages of each are covered; and the research is analyzed to illuminate the conditions under which each should be used. Pre-service and in-service teachers with an interest in cooperative learning and teaching methods.

Learning Together and Alone: Cooperative, Competitive, and Individualistic Learning

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Management & Leadership

JOINING TOGETHER :GROUP THEORY AND GROUP SKILLS

Medical Books

Psychology

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