Great introduction text to understanding Small Group Communication.
Heard good things from other profs but I found the text to simplistic and repetitive, would not reccommend
The authors avoid jargon and write well. Also, from the start, they encourage class exercises, which allows the students to practice the theory.
This is a text I use for an introductory class on developing psycho-educational groups for offenders. Rather than having students go through a dry process of reading what goes into a group, this text takes the reader on a tour of the dynamics and processes of communication members of a group are exposed to or use. The students seem to "get it" and can easily report back their thoughts on the text. The short, explicit chapters seem to offer greater readability and cover everything I would have wanted in a group (curriculum) development text.
I really liked the size of the text, ease of reading, and the case studies. Also, I thought first year college students would enjoy and learn from this text. Great information, easy to understand and not too complicated.
Easy to read with good examples.Maybe not suitable for primary text in my course.
The book provides an excellent introduction for a small group communication class. It is reader-friendly and can be easily understood, yet encompasses a rather broad overview of theories related to interpersonal dynamics in small groups. The text provides tools and case studies, that enable a practical understanding of the text. It's a wonderful book, and I am glad to have found it. I will use it in every class related to teams or groups, and perhaps add chapters from it to my organizational introductory courses.
Loved it! I found this book very easy to use for both students and instructor. I particularly liked the supports for the instructor and the layout for the students.
The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication is a very concise and affordable textbook.