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 :4th 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).
2. Identify the
characteristics 1.Two or More Persons: A Lecturer What are the
of group single individual can not method characteristics
dynamics of group?
form a group For group
formation, at least two
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
Principles of and across a computer
group network.
3. dynamics 4. Common Purpose: The
members of the group work Lecturer
method
to achieve some common
objective or purpose. In fact,
it is the common purpose
 that binds the group
members together.

Groups survive by placing

Classify the
the members into functional
type of group
hierarchy and facilitating the
dynamics
4.
action towards the goals.
What are the
The intergroup relations, Lecturer types of
group organization and method group
Enlist the member participation is dynamics?
stages of essential for effectiveness of
group a group.
5. dynamics
Information relating to needs
for change, plans for change Lecturer
and consequences of changes method Identify the
stages of
must be shared by members group
of a group

1.Formal group
2.Task group
3.Informal group
4.Interest group
5.Membership group
6.Friendship group
7.Reference group

1.Forming
This stage is usually
characterized by some
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,
Identify cooperative effort should
group begin to yield results.
decision
making Responsibilities are divided
process among members and the
group decides how it will
evaluate progress
. 4. Performing
Performing, occurs when the
6.
group has matured and
attains a feeling of
cohesiveness.
 Lecturer
-During this stage of method How many
development, individuals steps does the
Discuss accept one another and decision
function of conflict is resolved through making
the group process have?
group discussion.
- Members of the group
make decisions through a
rational process that is
focused on relevant goals
rather than emotional issues

7. 5. Adjourning
Not all groups experience
this stage of development
because it is characterized by Lecturer
method
the disbandment of the Enlist the
group. functions of
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.

Group Decision Making

Process
1) set goals and prioritize
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

Group functions
a. Task behavior
b. Maintenance behavior
c. Self interest behavior

Bibliography
1. BT Basavanthappa, “Nursing Administration”, first edition, jaypee brothers, kundli,2008