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ERIC Number: EJ1021600
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Apr
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 20
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0092-055X
How Can Social Psychology and Group Dynamics Assist in Curriculum Development?
Chin, Jeffrey; May, Matthew; Sullivan-Chin, Honora; Woodrick, Kaylyn
Teaching Sociology, v42 n2 p86-94 Apr 2014
This article discusses some of the challenges departments face as they embark on curriculum development. The interpersonal dynamics of a department are often the first and most difficult obstacle to overcome but are often overlooked. The author suggests some strategies for how to address these issues as they arise.
Descriptors: Social Psychology, Group Dynamics, Curriculum Development, Departments, Interpersonal Relationship, Sociology, Required Courses, College Faculty, Decision Making, Interviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: United States (Mid Atlantic States); United States (South); United States (West)