Speech 15
If
all my possessions were to be taken from me with one exception, I would
choose to keep the power of communication, for by it, I would regain
all the others. -Daniel Webster
Course Description
Problem Solving and Critical Reasoning in Groups is a hands-on practical class that examines communication and reasoning in the context of effective group problem solving. In this class, we emphasize
the application of group communication concepts and methods of problem
solving to come up with effective, appropriate decisions. We will
explore principles of evidence, reasoning, and impediments to effective
group communication.
I believe
that true learning only occurs when everyone is involved and interested
in the material presented. Our class will consist of a
combination of lectures, discussions, group activities, projects, and
presentations. Through constructive feedback, we will all have
the opportunity to teach and help each other. I encourage you to
use this course to explore and broaden your world view. Please,
challenge yourself and explore issues that matter to you.
Winter 2010 Syllabus
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Reading notecard questions for pages 234-250, 259-269, and 168-173
(1) Looking at all of the tips on how to avoid groupthink, explain the underlying reason they all work to reduce groupthink.
(2) List and briefly describe one tool for identifying a problem to be solved and another tool for analyzing a problem to be solved (I need 2 tools total).
(3) Define the Delphi technique for coming up with creative alternatives.
Reading notecard questions for pages 306-315
(1) List the things you can and should do to be a good meeting participant.
Reading notecard questions for pages 184-190
(1) List the and briefly describe the steps for developing a discussion plan.
Reading notecard questions for pages 283-397(1) Describe the differences between task and process leadership.
(2) Describe the differences between situational and process transformational leadership..Reading notecard questions for pages 101-115 and 316-322(1)
What are the differences between confirming and disconfirming
messages? Give a recent example of a confirming message that someone
did for you.
(2) Define cohesiveness and talk about some advice on how to build it?
(3) List the five steps your books suggests for planning what to say to an audience.
Reading notecard questions for pages 150-164
(1) What are the differences between simple and ego conflict?(2)
Think of a conflict you recently had with a person in your life, use
Gottman's X-Y-Z formula and write out a comment you could provide to
that person.
Reading notecard questions for pages 69-88
(1) List the 3 different types of roles and give an example of each.
(2) Why is trust so important in groups?Reading notecard questions for pages 12-19 and 51-62
(1) When does it make sense to collaborate as a group?
(2) How are Maslow's and Schultz's theories of why people join groups similar and different?
Reading notecard questions for pages 120-142
(1) Identify barriers to effective listening (including, word
barriers). Which of these do you use most frequently in your
communication?(2) Define the four listening styles and identify which one is most like you?
(3) What one concept about nonverbal communication did you find most interesting and why?
Reading notecard questions for pages 2-5 and 196-200
(1) Define mediated setting and give an example?(2) What are some differences between facts, examples, opinions, and statistics?
Sample Active Listening Report
Sample Facilitation Agenda and Minutes
Group Observation Evaluation in Microsoft Word
Informative Presentation Articles
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