Group Dynamics in Teaching Learning Context

Contents
1. Group Dynamics
An Introduction
The Concept of Group
Significant Characteristics of the Group
Leadership
2. Types of the Group
Significant Features of the Class as a Group
3. Group Theory: Types of Group Orientations
Group Theories
(i) Field Theory, (ii) Interaction Theory, (iii) Systems Theory, (iv) Sociometric Orientations, (v) The Psycho-analytical Orientation, (vi) General Psychological Orientation, (vii) The Empirical Statistical Orientation, (viii) Formation of Formal Models Orientation
Group Relationships
Significant Findings of Group Relationship
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4. Requisites of Popular Students
Intelligence, Academic Achievement, Proper Adjustment. Physical Appearance. Sense of Humour, Leadership Traits, Participation in Extra-curricular Activities.
Helping the Isolates
5. Teacher's Role and Need of Group Dynamics
Teacher's Role
Need of Group Dynamics for a Teacher
Group Leadership and Significant Findings
6. Research Findings
7. Significant Devices to Modify Group Relationship
New Dimensions to Research in Group Dynamics
8. Representative Researches of the Present
Author