Given a list of interactive behaviors (i.e., taking turns, behaving courteously, not interrupting, listening, remaining on task), identify those that are appropriate (or inappropriate) for group activities. SPI 0401.2.2

Links verified on 10/24/2011

1. Basic Group Theory: Tuckman's Five Stages of Group Development - article about group dynamics
2. Group dynamics exercise - adapt this to your classroom
3. Group dynamics exercise - demonstrates no real listening followed by how to really listen
4. Rules for Listening - List of rules to discuss [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
5. A Listening Doll - lesson plan; Students discuss the process of storytelling and listening to stories. Then, they create a listening doll in the tradition of the Native American storyteller dolls
6. Rules for Listening - PDF file [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]

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