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.
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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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…Ashgate. Douglas, T. (1989). Groupwork Practice. Routledge. Douglas, T. (2000). Basic Groupwork. Second Edition. Routledge. Smith, P. B. (1980). Group Process and Personal Change. Harper Row. Lago, C. and Macmillan, M. (1999). Experiences in Relatedness: Groupwork and the Person Centred Approach. PCCS Smith, M. K. (13/3/04). (2005). 'Bruce W. Tuckman - forming, storming, norming and performing in groups'. http://www.infed.org/thinkers/tuckman.htm. Smith, M. K. (13/3/04). (2005). 'Life span development and lifelong learning'. http://www.infed.org/thinkers/tuckman.htm.
…Ashgate. Douglas, T. (1989). Groupwork Practice. Routledge. Douglas, T. (2000). Basic Groupwork. Second Edition. Routledge. Smith, P. B. (1980). Group Process and Personal Change. Harper Row. Lago, C. and Macmillan, M. (1999). Experiences in Relatedness: Groupwork and the Person Centred Approach. PCCS Smith, M. K. (13/3/04). (2005). 'Bruce W. Tuckman - forming, storming, norming and performing in groups'. http://www.infed.org/thinkers/tuckman.htm. Smith, M. K. (13/3/04). (2005). 'Life span development and lifelong learning'. http://www.infed.org/thinkers/tuckman.htm.
