Offer a critique of an aspect of groupwork theory. An essential part of the essay is to draw and include excerpts from your learning journal and personal groupwork experiences.
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 02:31:06
Category: / Social Sciences / Sociology
Length: 7 pages (1991 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Sociology
Length: 7 pages (1991 words)
The aspect of groupwork theory that I have chosen to critique is that of Bruce Wayne Tuckman's theory put forward in his short article 'Developmental sequence in small groups' (1965) and amendments (1977). I will first describe what may be understood by the terms group, group work and process. I will then offer an accurate synopsis of Tuckman's theory of group stage development. Next will be a critical analysis of the theory by relating it to practical …
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