chapter 10 Small Group Communication

In chapter 10, I have learnt about what is small group communication.

Small group has divided into 6 topics.

1. Small groups & teams: Small group are forming groups and click is a natural part of life.Small groups are also characterized as a TEAM. Teams can be both in face-to-face or in the virtual  world via video/audio interaction                                                      

2.Small group stages: Small group stages has divided into 5 stages which is opening, feed for ward , Business , feedback and Closing.

 3.Small group format: For example the round table,•Arrange themselves in circular or semicircular•Share the information- no pattern of who speak when•Group interaction : informal•Leader – try to keep members on track•Eg ; group project, group assignment.

4.Power in the small group: For example the symposium –Each member delivers a prepared presentation much like a public speech.–speeches – different aspect of a single topic–Symposium leader introduce the speakers, provides transitions from one speaker to another and summarize the topic.–Seminars, public speaking, conferences.

5.Types of small group: It is only natural that different individuals would bring a different role and a  passive/active role into the group.

6.Problem solving group :In this category, group come together to face or solve a certain issue or problem.   

Stages of solving issues:

1.Define and analyze the problem

2.Establish criteria for evaluating solutions

3.Identify possible solutions

4.Evaluate solutions

5.Select solutions

6.Test solutions – if failed, try again. If okay, then proceed.