KASTURBA GANDHI NURSING COLLEGE

CLASS TEACHING
ON
GROUP DYNAMICS

SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY
Mrs. POONGODI. V Mr. BAVITHRAN.M
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR B.sc Nursing
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH NURSING FINAL YEAR
KGNC KGNC
NAME :BAVITHRAN .M
YEAR :IV – Year
SUBJECT :
TOPIC :GROUP DYNAMICS
PLACE :B.sc Nursing 4th Year
DURATION :1 hour
DATE :16.07.2022
METHODS OF TEACHING :Lecturecumdiscussion
AV aids :Roller board,Lcd slides, Handout and
Pamphet
NAME OF EVALUATOR :Mrs. Poongodi.V
VENUE :4 th year class room
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE :
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
After completion of the class students will be able to gain knowledge and understanding about
group dynamics

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE:
On compleion of the class the students will be able to

define Group dynamics

identify characteristics of the group dynamics

principles of group dynamics

classify the types of group:

enlist the stages of group dynamics

identify group decision making process

discuss function of the group
S.no Time Objectives CONTENT Teachers/ A.v.Aids Evaluation
Students
activity
1. 2 min define Group Group dynamics is a system Lecturer chart What do you
dynamics of behaviours and and meant by
psychological processes discussion group
method dynamics?
occurring within a social
group (intragroup dynamics),
or between social groups
(intergroup dynamics).

1.Two or More Persons: A

2. Identify the single individual can not Lecturer What are the
method characteristics
characteristics form a group For group
of group?
of group formation, at least two
dynamics persons are must. There is no
specific limit on the
maximum number of persons
to form a group.
2. Collective Identity: Each
group member knows one
another. Each member of the
group perceives that he/she
is a part of group.

3. Interaction: There is an
interaction among the
members. of the group. Each
member shares his ideas
with others through different
communication methods
such as face-to-face, in
writing, over the telephone
and across a computer
network.

4. Common Purpose: The

members of the group work
to achieve some common
 objective or purpose. In fact,
it is the common purpose
that binds the group
members together.

Groups survive by placing

the members into functional Lecturer
3. Principles of hierarchy and facilitating the method
group action towards the goals.
dynamics
The intergroup relations,
group organization and
member participation is
essential for effectiveness of
a group.

Information relating to needs

for change, plans for change
and consequences of changes
 must be shared by members
of a group

1.Formal group
2.Task group Lecturer What are the
4. Classify the 3.Informal group method types of group
type of group 4.Interest group dynamics?
dynamics 5.Membership group
6.Friendship group
7.Reference group

5. Enlist the 1.Forming Lecturer Identify the

stages of This stage is usually method stages of
group characterized by some group
dynamics confusion and uncertainty.
. The major goals of the
group have not been
established.

. Thus, forming is an
orientation period when
members get to know one
another and share
expectations about the
group.

• Members lean the purpose

of the group as well as the
rules to be followed

2. Storming

. In this stage, the group is

likely to see then highest
level of disagreement and
conflict.
 Members often challenge
group goals and struggle for
power.

Individuals often vie for the

leadership position during
this stage of development.

3. Norming

This stage is characterized

by the recognition of
individual differences and
shared expectations.

. Hopefully, at this stage the

group members will begin to
develop a feeling of group
cohesion and identity,
cooperative effort should
begin to yield results.

Responsibilities are divided

among members and the
group decides how it will
evaluate progress

. 4. Performing

Performing, occurs when the

group has matured and
attains a feeling of
cohesiveness.

-During this stage of

development, individuals
accept one another and
conflict is resolved through
group discussion.
- Members of the group
make decisions through a
rational process that is
focused on relevant goals
rather than emotional issues

5. Adjourning

Not all groups experience

this stage of development
because it is characterized by
the disbandment of the
group.

. Some groups are relatively

permanent (Luthans, 2005).
Reasons that groups disband
vary with common reasons
being the accomplishment of
the task or individuals
 deciding to go their own
ways.

.Members of the group often

experience feelings. of
closure and sadness as they
prepare to leave.

6. Identify group Lecturer How many

decision Group Decision Making method steps does the
decision
making Process
making
process 1) set goals and prioritize process have?
them
2) 2. brainstorm option

3) Evaluate the different

opinions and examine how
the options meet the goals
 4) Use the decision making
strategy

5) Decide the option that

serves the best

7. Discuss Lecturer Enlist the

function of Group functions method functions of
group.
the group a. Task behavior
b. Maintenance behavior
c. Self interest behavior
Bibliography
1. BT Basavanthappa, “Nursing Administration”, first edition, jaypee brothers, kundli,2008