Person=
al and
Group Dynamics Class Syllabus
Maryann
Hollis & Carolyn Hurd - Resource Teachers
Spring
Semester (2010)
The personal and group dynamics class is a very
important part of the WINGS day.
This time, specifically allotted to affective education, is a part o=
f a
comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of gifted children. Linda Silverman, author of Counseling the Gifted and Talented, and
Nicholas Colangelo, a contributing author, define the following goals which
provide the framework for our affective curriculum for gifted children.
AFFECTIVE
EDUCATION GOALS
To understand what being gifted means
To develop strategies to strengthen personal
capabilities
To develop an awareness of interactions between
self and others
To develop interpersonal and group process ski=
lls
To develop life skills
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sp; OBJECTIVE
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nbsp; Develop
strategies to deal withstress
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nbsp; Develop
strategies to deal with perfectionism =
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nbsp; Develop
strategies in dealing with peer group issues – peer pressure
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nbsp; Develop
strategies in dealing with peer group issues – bullying
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nbsp; Recognize
the need to serve others
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nbsp; Recognize
the need to serve others
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sp; OBJECTIVE
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nbsp; Gender
Issues
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nbsp; Recognize
ethical behaviors / character education
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nbsp; Recognize
ethical behaviors / character education
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nbsp; De=
velop
short-term and long-term goals for personal growth
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velop
short-term and long-term goals for personal growth
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nbsp; De=
velop
decision making skills
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nbsp; Un=
derstand
family responsibilities
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nbsp; Id=
entify
self and others’ expectations
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nbsp; De=
velop
communication skills relating to personal, family, and school issues
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nbsp; Gr=
oup
Dynamic Skills
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nbsp; PGD
Post - Test
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