In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning and Definition of Group or Class 2. Types of Group 3. Group Guidance 4. Group Guidance Programmes 5. Leadership 6. Group Dynamics. A collection of individuals forms a group whether there is interaction of the members or not. Without interaction the group is nearly an aggregation. Functional groups are characterised by [...]
In this article we will discuss about the various educational implications of group behaviour. 1. School as a social group: School itself is a miniature community consisting of a body of students and a body of teachers, both having a common goal i.e., education. Every school has got its traditions, aims and goals which bind its members, and moulds them [...]
The following points highlight the five main conditions for improving group behaviour in schools. The conditions are: 1. Continuous Existence of the School Community 2. Ideals of the School 3. Interaction of the Group with other Groups 4. Group Mneme 5. Group Horme. Condition # 1. Continuous Existence of the School Community: A crowd has no continuous existence. But a [...]
