SOCIAL GROUPS AND CLASSROOM DYNAMICS

 

SOCIAL GROUPS AND CLASSROOM DYNAMICS

             Introduction

 

Welcome to unit three entitled Social groups and classroom dynamics. This unit has three lessons, namely social groups, the individual and the group and lastly classroom dynamics.

 

Aim of the unit

 

The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the different ways in which different groups of people in society divide themselves into groups. It further looks at interactions among pupils and between the teacher and pupils within the classroom setup. In short this unit will expose you to the different factors at play in determining the nature and quality of interpersonal relationships in a classroom scenario.

 

Objectives of the unit

 

By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

 

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of classroom dynamics.

2.  To analyse the structure and functioning of the individual secondary school and its contribution to the development of the individual.

3.  To describe the nature and significance of group interaction on the behaviour of pupils in schools.

4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between classroom dynamics and academic achievement.

5.  Analyse the effects of the interactions between teachers and students and between students and students.

 

       Content

 

This unit is divided into the following three lessons:

 

1. Social groups and classroom dynamics.

               3.  The individual and the group.                                                                              

3.Classroom dynamics.

 

Time required

 

You will need to spend about six (06) hours per week interacting with this material.