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HOD 1300.01 – Spring 2021

Virtual Edition

Gilchrist

SMALL GROUP BEHAVIOR Spring 2021 HOD 1300.01 Tuesday & Thursday 11:10 AM – 1:00 PM CST Delivered Virtually Office Hours: Please schedule an appointment with me via email. Offer available days/times you are available to meet.

Professor: Dr. Leigh Z. Gilchrist, [email protected] Office: Mayborn Building Room #115E. Virtual meeting/Call: Meetings by appointment

Teaching Assistants: Holly Johnsen, [email protected] Dorrie Williams, [email protected] Shadi Tehrani, [email protected] Katelyn Mase, [email protected] Jonathan Green, [email protected] Dylan DePriest, [email protected]

Lab Meeting Times: Lab Group #1 – 11:10 AM-12:00 PM CST

Lab Group #7 – 11:10 AM-12:00 PM CST

Lab Group #2 – 12:05-12:55 PM CST

Lab Group #8 – 12:05 -12:55 PM CST

Lab Group #3 – 11:10 AM-12:00 PM CST

Lab Group #9 – 11:10 AM-12:00 PM CST

Lab Group #4 – 12:05-12:55 PM CST

Lab Group #10 – 12:05-12:55 PM CST

Lab Group #5 – 11:10 AM-12:00 PM CST

Lab Group #11 – 11:10 AM-12:00 PM CST

Lab Group #6 – 12:05-12:55 PM CST

Lab Group #12 – 12:05-12:55 PM CST

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Virtual learning for HOD 1300 When presented with constraints, we have two options. We can let them

What is in this Syllabus? Course Readings

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opportunities for learning. We want to invite you to embrace the constraints

Class Schedule

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that have appeared this semester and join us in a distributed learning

Assignments

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Course Structure

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cohesion you have developed with your group and the spirit of adventure for

Lab Guidance

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learning will help make these next two months worthwhile for you personally

FQA

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Class Statements

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determine our decisions for us, or we can embrace them and utilize them as

approach to group dynamics. We know the remainder if the semester will present you with challenges and opportunities, and it is our hope that the early

and academically. Moving forward we will: -

Work with you individually to utilize your unique situations to make most of our learning time together

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Treat our class community using “remote-first” approach where we all commit to supporting each in our various remote environments.

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Continue to build on the work we have completed thus far in the semester, and embrace this opportunity to learn how to grow and develop as distributed teams.

Course Tools Brightspace Zoom Google Docs Email Group Me

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COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES Within the HOD major, you will participate on many learning teams. HOD 1300 is designed to prepare you to become a productive member of work teams inside and outside an academic environment. There are seven major objectives of this course. • Comprehend research findings concerning the nature of small groups and the patterns of behavior and emergent properties associated with them • Experience an ongoing group process to which the theories and concepts can be applied • Examine the dynamics of both virtual and in person small groups and learn how to apply analysis process to both forms

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Identify what you bring to the group as you develop your thinking and interpersonal skills Identify the impact of culture on behavior patterns in small groups Practice the role of participant-observation within small group situation and demonstrate this ability through presentation and paper assignments Identify and work through conflict within small group tasks

COURSE READINGS The following texts are found through the Vanderbilt Bookstore:

Forsyth, D. R. (2019). Group dynamics (7th ed.)

American Psychological Association (APA) Manual (7th ed.)

The additional readings are available on Brightspace:

Floyd, K. (2011). Interpersonal communication (2nd ed.)

Wheelan, S. A. (2005). Group process: A developmental perspective (2nd ed.)

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Virtual Course Schedule (Revised 01.22.2021) Date

Module

What to plan for

What to read

Deliverables

T Jan. 26

1 Class

Course Overview & Introduction to Group Work Why is it important to study groups? Practice Participant Observations

-Syllabus -What is a group? Forsyth pgs. 2-16 -Nature of Group Dynamics Forsyth pgs. 16-43 -Managing Virtual Teams Intro & Ch. 1

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TH Jan. 28

2 Class

-“The Ladder of Inference,” Ross, R. -Floyd Ch. 4 (Interpersonal Perception) -“Participant Observation” Guest & Mitchell pgs. 75-100

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T Feb. 2

3 Class

Core Competencies of Group Work -Concrete Experience Discussion -Participant Observation Discussion, Practice -Inference Exercises -Virtual Groups Building Group Observation and Group Work Skills -Discuss Concrete Experience (CE) & Participant Observation #1 (PO #1)

-Floyd Ch. 7 (Listening) -Wheelan pgs. 162-163

Reading Quiz #1: Covers readings 1/26-1/28 Due by 11:10 AM CST

TH Feb. 4

4 Class

Learning Styles & Social Self -Discuss Reflective Observation (RO)

-Forsyth Ch. 3 (pp. 75-92) -Forsyth Ch. 4 (pp. 99-114)

Participant Observation #1 (PO #1)

T Feb. 9

5 Class

Cohesion & Attraction -Discuss presentation assignment -Discuss Reflective Observation (RO)

-Forsyth Ch. 4 (pp. 114-125) -Forsyth Ch. 5 (pp. 126-137)

Reading Quiz #2: Covers readings from 2/2-2/4, Kolb Cycle, & Kolb’s Learning Styles Due by 11:10 AM CST

TH Feb. 11

6 Lab

First Lab Session & Group Hour Meet with your lab at lab time) Lab: Family Stories (guidelines posted on Brightspace; bring filled-out handout to class) Group Hour: PodCast & Reading Quiz extra credit

During Group Hour: Reading Quiz Extra Credit (complete as a group): Podcast As a group, you will listen to the “Rig Code” Podcast – story of Invisibilia and respond to questions posted on Brightspace. Have 1 member of group submit group’s answers immediately following session.

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T Feb. 16

7 Class

Virtual Edition

What to plan for Group Structure Norms, roles & Comm. Networks

What to read -Forsyth Ch. 6 -Podcast: “McDonalds” story of Invisibilia

Gilchrist Deliverables Reading Quiz #3: Covers readings from 2/92/16 Due by 11:10 AM CST

*Discuss presentation assignment TH Feb. 18

8 Lab

Lab & Group Hour

Group Hour: Naming Group & Logo Design

I. Lab: Family Stories Cont. Your group will meet (unfacilitated) to develop a name for your group & design group’s logo. Prepare to use the entire hour

II. Group Hour: Naming Group & Logo Design

Participant Observation #2 (PO#2) T Feb. 23 RD

9 Class

Group Culture Introduce Group Names *Please bring your group’s name and logo to class

TH Feb. 25

10 Lab

Lab & Group Hour I. Lab: Group Structure Norms, Roles, & Communication Networks. Diversity in Groups

- Wheelan Ch. 3 (pgs. 24-26) - Wheelan Ch3 (pgs. 32-43) - Forsyth Ch. 3 (pgs. 62-75) - “What Google Learned” Reading Quiz #4: • Due by Friday 2/26 by 12:00 PM/Noon CST • Covers readings for Group Culture 2/23

II. Group Hour: Presentation I Preparation with group

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Date

Module

What to plan for

T Mar. 2

11 Class

Presentation I Group Workday: No Class

TH Mar. 4

12 No Class

First Group Presentation No Class: Please post group’s presentation to Brightspace by 12:00 NOON CST 3/4

What to read

Gilchrist Deliverables

1)Group Member Evaluations due Fri. 3/5 by 12:00 Noon CST - Post to Brightspace 2) Feedback: Each student must watch 2 other presentations as assigned & provide feedback using the form provided by Sat. 3/6 by 11:59 PM CST Post competed feedback forms to Brightspace

T Mar. 9

13 Class

TH Mar. 11

14 Lab

Group Development & Group Process Discuss Abstract Conceptualization (AC) Discuss Participant Observation #3

Readings Due: -Forsyth Chapter 5 (pgs. 137155) -Wheelan Ch. 4 (stage 1) -“Inside Amazon”

Reading Quiz #5: Covers today’s reading Due by 11:10 AM CST

Lab & Group Hour

*Distribute TKCM Inventory

Complete TKCM Inventory for class on 3/16

Readings Due: -Forsyth Ch. 13 -Forsyth Ch.14 (pgs. 457-465) -Wheelan Ch. 5 (stage II)

Reading Quiz #6: Covers today’s readings Due by 11:10 AM CST

I. Lab: Presentation Debrief and Feedback Discussion II. Group Hour: No group activity T Mar. 16

15 Class

Conflict Thomas Kilmann’s Conflict Management Mode Instrument

TH Mar. 18

16 TBD

Lab & Group Hour: 11:10 AM-1:00 PM CST

Participant Observation #3 (PO #3) -Abstract Conceptualization (AC)

*Presentation II Data Collection and Activity -More information to follow

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T Mar. 23

17 Class

TH Mar. 25

18 Lab

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What to plan for Decision Making Brainstorming Active Experimentation in Action

What to read

Gilchrist Deliverables

-Forsyth Ch. 12 -Wheelan Ch. 6 (stage III)

Reading Quiz #7: Covers today’s readings Due by 11:10 AM CST

-Forsyth Ch. 8 -Forsyth Ch. 7 (pgs. 192-220) -Wheelan Ch. 7 (stages 4 & 5)

Reading Quiz #8: Covers today’s readings Due by 11:10 AM CST

Presentation II Overview Lab & Group Hour I. Lab: Internal & External Processing • Discuss Active Experimentation • You will base your Participant Observation #4 (PO #4) on today’s lab activity II. Group Hour: Group work on Group Presentation II

T Mar. 30

19 Class

Power, Influence, & Diversity *Discuss Active Experimentation (AE)

TH Apr. 1

20 Lab

Lab & Group Hour

Participant Observation #4 (Active Experimentation AE)

I. Lab: Brainstorming

T Apr. 6 TH Apr. 8 RD T Apr. 13

II. Group Hour: Group Work on Presentation II 21 Group Presentation II Class workshop 22 No Class: Presentation II No lab Group Workday Dr G available if needed 23 No Class: Presentation II No class Group Workday

TH Apr. 15

24 No Lab

Presentation II Due: No Lab: Please send a final copy of your group’s presentation to your lab facilitator by Thur., 4/15 by 5:00 PM CST

Due by Fri., 4/2 12:00 Noon CST

1) Group Member Evaluations: Due Fri. 4/16 by 12:00 Noon CST - Post to Brightspace 2) Each student must watch 1 other presentation as assigned. Post completed feedback forms to Brightspace by Sat. 4/17 by 11:59 PM CST

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HOD 1300.01 – Spring 2021 Date

Module

T Apr. 20

25 Class

TH Apr. 22

26 Lab

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What to plan for High Performance Teams – Characteristics and Barriers

What to read

Gilchrist Deliverables

-Forsyth Ch. 10

Lab & Group Hour I. Lab: Presentation II Debrief II. Group Hour: No group activity

T Apr. 27

Class

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TH Apr. 29

28 Lab

Small Group Analysis (SGA)

Final Lab & Group Hour: Adjourning Session I. Lab: Metaphors and Adjourning

Assignment Due 4/29: Develop a metaphor for each group member and for your group facilitator

II. 2nd Hour: Please use this time to complete the course evaluation. Your feedback is important. Thank you! Wed., May 5

Final Course Assignment Due: Small Group Analysis (SGA) Assignment Due: Wednesday 05/05/21 by 12:00 PM/Noon CST 1) Post Final Copy to TurnItIn 2) Email Final Copy of SGA to Instructor and CC: your TA

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CLASS ASSIGNMENTS Scale >94% 93-90 89-87 86-83 82-80 79-77 76-73 72-70 69-67 66-63 62-60...