Group Dynamics in the Language Classroom

Zoltán Dörnyei; Tim Murphey

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511667138

Working, learning and living in groups is a central feature of human behaviour and the study of groups – called group dynamics – is a vibrant academic field. It overlaps such diverse areas as psychology, sociology, business studies and political science. It is also highly relevant to language education because the success of classroom learning is very much dependent on how students relate to each other, what the classroom climate is like, what roles the teacher and the learners play and, more generally, how well students can cooperate and communicate with each other. This innovative book addresses these issues and offers practical advice on how to manage language learner groups in such a way that they develop into cohesive and productive teams. Educators interested in communicative language teaching will particularly welcome this book as a useful guide in their day-to-day teaching practice.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-viii

Preface: How we came to write this book
pp ix-xii

Introduction
pp 1-11

1 - Becoming a group
pp 12-33

2 - Managing the class: Rules, norms and discipline
pp 34-48

3 - How groups develop
pp 49-59

4 - The cohesive group: Relationships and achievement
pp 60-73

5 - The classroom environment's contribution to group dynamics
pp 74-89

6 - The teacher as group leader
pp 90-108

7 - Student roles and role modelling
pp 109-133

8 - Trouble-shooting: Conflicts and apathy happen!
pp 134-158

9 - The last classes: Affirming and closing
pp 159-169

10 - Conclusion: Wrapping it up
pp 170-176

References
pp 177-183

Index
pp 184-191

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