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Groupthink And The Classroom: Changing Familiar Patterns To Encourage Critical Thought, Scott D. Johnson, Richard L. Weaver Ii
Groupthink And The Classroom: Changing Familiar Patterns To Encourage Critical Thought, Scott D. Johnson, Richard L. Weaver Ii
Rhetoric and Communication Studies Faculty Publications
Groupthink is an unhealthy decision-making pattern characterized by a high degree of cohesiveness and a striving for consensus among the members of a decision-making group. This article considers the classroom as a potential contributor to the groupthink phenomenon, comparing the antecedent conditions for group think with typical classroom conditions and expectations. With a plausible, though unproven, link between the classroom and group think decision making, four suggestions are offered teachers for encouraging independent thought and action in students. The four suggestions include adding critical-thinking skills, decision-making skills, small group communication skills, and conflict management skills to the curriculum. These additions …
Ohio Principals’ Perceptions Of Communication Skills, Factors, And Courses Among Criteria For Secondary- Teacher Effectiveness, Scott D. Johnson, Richard A. Zeller, Richard L. Weaver Ii
Ohio Principals’ Perceptions Of Communication Skills, Factors, And Courses Among Criteria For Secondary- Teacher Effectiveness, Scott D. Johnson, Richard A. Zeller, Richard L. Weaver Ii
Rhetoric and Communication Studies Faculty Publications
In a recent article in Communication Education, Curtis, Winsor, and Stephens (1989) presented the results of a study that assessed managers’ perceptions of the skills and abilities of greatest significance in the business setting. The authors concluded “It is our belief and the belief of perspective (sic) employers throughout the United States that courses such as public speaking, listening, and interpersonal communication should be included as an oral communication core in (business programs)” (p. 13). The present study seeks to expand their findings and beliefs to a secondary-education setting. Specifically, this paper presents the results of a survey study …