This course provides the student with an understanding of the theories, methods, and approaches to the study of human social and group interactions. It emphasizes the development of sociological thought and the influences of social institutions and cultural factors on human behavior. Among subjects covered are: culture, groups, socialization, methodology, deviance and social inequalities.

In this course, we will explore what makes things in the world the way they are and why, to understand the science and consider the engineering. We learn not only why the physical world behaves the way it does, but also how to think with chemical intuition, which can’t be gained simply by observing the macroscopic world.
This 2018 version of 3.091 by Jeffrey Grossman and the 2010 OCW version by Don Sadoway cover similar topics and both provide complete learning materials. This 2018 version also includes Jeffrey Grossman’s innovative Goodie Bags, Why This Matters, and CHEMATLAS content, as well as additional practice problems, quizzes, and exams.

This course introduces you to behavioral science theories, methods, and tools and provides opportunities to use and apply them to problems you will encounter in your work and career. The course material will begin with an overview of work and organizations in modern industrial society, and then examine individual behavior, move to behavior in groups or teams, and finally discuss organizations as a whole. It is expected that at the end of the course you will: (a) know something about managerial psychology, (b) know how to learn more, (c) understand the behavioral research process, and (d) develop skills in presenting your ideas in oral and written reports.

It is often remarked that groups are everywhere, whether in our social lives, our work lives, or even our families. In each of these situations, sets of individuals decide to work collectively to achieve particular goals.

However, although groups are everywhere and we participate in them constantly, we do not understand them very well. Many of us can tell stories of groups that seemed perfect for a given task, but which failed. And we all have reasons (or excuses) that explain such failures.

But our experiences in groups suffer precisely because we are with them.

The study of groups as a phenomenon that is unique and different from other social phenomena is very active, reflecting both the importance it has and how much we still don't know about groups.

Learn what it takes to make great music with a large group of people from Dr. Michael Nickens, Associate Professor of Music at George Mason University.

This issue contains estimates of the resident population of Australian states and territories as at 30 June of each reference year. Estimates up to 2006 are final, based on the results of the 2006 Census of Population and Housing. Estimates for June 2007 have been revised and estimates from June 2008 onwards are preliminary.

This module assumes that a thorough understanding of people requires a thorough understanding of groups. Each of us is an autonomous individual seeking our own objectives, yet we are also members of groups—groups that constrain us, guide us, and sustain us. Just as each of us influences the group and the people in the group, so, too, do groups change each one of us. Joining groups satisfies our need to belong, gain information and understanding through social comparison, define our sense of self and social identity, and achieve goals that might elude us if we worked alone. Groups are also practically significant, for much of the world’s work is done by groups rather than by individuals. Success sometimes eludes our groups, but when group members learn to work together as a cohesive team their success becomes more certain. People also turn to groups when important decisions must be made, and this choice is justified as long as groups avoid such problems as group polarization and groupthink.

This lesson plan has a guide to working in groups and with peers in a positive manner. This also has background of the importance of knowing and understanding a stories outcome and mentions how to make a bar and picture graph. One the second day, for evaluation students will be in groups making a short story and creating a graph in their story. Brain break activities are also included to encourage physical movement. 

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Unit 5 - Pages 115-117 & 85-86Page 86 “Roles and Status”Pages 115-117 “Introduction to Groups (Theoretical Perspectives of Groups)"Types of Groups”Definition of and basic elements of Social Structure: Status, Social Roles, Groups, Social Networks and Social Institutions (e.g. Family, Religion, Education, Government).  What is meant by “Total Institution”?Does social structure control social interactions? How does Stanley Milgram’s and Philip Zimbardo’s experiments support this idea?Psychology: The Stanford Prison Experiment – BCC Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV9AqhvZtewThe Social Construction of Reality - page 85 “Social Constructions of Reality”Brain Games and Social Conformity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8BkzvP19v4 

This course examines interpersonal and group dynamics, considers how the thoughts, feelings, and actions of individuals are influenced by (and influence) the beliefs, values, and practices of large and small groups. Learning occurs through a combination of lectures, demonstrations and in-class activities complemented by participation in small study groups and completion of homework assignments.

YouTube Channel is @SociologyVibes and includes 50 OER sociology explainer videos that are also categorized by playlists (similar to common Introduction to Sociology chapters). More videos will be uploaded regularly. Each YouTube video descriptor includes three reflection questions. Videos can supplement lectures, assignments, and student success resources. All videos have a CC-BY-NC license. 

Humans are social animals; social demands, both cooperative and competitive, structure our development, our brain and our mind. This course covers social development, social behaviour, social cognition and social neuroscience, in both human and non-human social animals. Topics include altruism, empathy, communication, theory of mind, aggression, power, groups, mating, and morality. Methods include evolutionary biology, neuroscience, cognitive science, social psychology and anthropology.

This course presents the practice of basic communication skills required for effective composition and delivery in public speaking settings. This course further explores oral communication at the individual, interpersonal, and group level.

This textbook presents core concepts common to introductory social psychology courses. The 8 units include 27 modules covering key social psych topics such as research methods, group processes, social influence, and relationships. This book can be modified: feel free to add or remove modules to better suit your specific needs. The book includes a comprehensive instructor's manual, PowerPoint presentations, a test bank, reading anticipation guides, and adaptive student quizzes.

Rubric Element 1.4
The teacher spends the majority of the observed instructional time working with groups less than or equal to 1/3 of the class.