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MQM2GDST: Group Dynamics & Systems Thinking
Module code: MQM2GDST
Module provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour; Henley Business School
Credits: 20
Level: 7
When you'll be taught: Semester 1 / 2
Module convenor: Mrs Verity Hannell, email: v.l.hannell@henley.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: No placement specified
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students: No
Talis reading list:
Last updated: 19 November 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
This module looks at the impact of groups, teams and the organisation on individuals in the context of coaching and behavioural change. The emphasis is on developing understanding of ‘the system’ rather than the individual response, and the dynamic nature of relationships. This module covers the knowledge, understanding and practice of working with individuals within a group, system or organisation. The module consists of two parts and is highly experiential.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that the student will be able to:
1. Academic Business Knowledge and Analytical Skills: Programme members will be able to demonstrate appropriate academic knowledge of the key concepts and theories within coaching and behaviour changeÂ
2. Academic Business Knowledge and Analytical Skills: Programme members will be able to apply relevant knowledge and analytical and critical thinking skills in a way that combines academic rigour with practical relevanceÂ
3. Critical Reflection: Programme members will be able to identify critically reflective examples from their own practice that evidence their knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and theories within coaching and behaviour changeÂ
4. Critical Reflection: Programme members will be able to effectively synthesize theory and research with their reflective examples to illustrate their understanding of how theory and research applies to their own practiceÂ
Module content
Approaches to understanding interpersonal interactions e.g. transactional analysisÂ
The psychology of groupsÂ
Models of and approaches to the facilitation of groupsÂ
Group dynamicsÂ
Tools and techniques for working with groups and to facilitate systems thinking
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
Tutor inputÂ
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Practice in groups, triads and pairsÂ
Plenary and small group discussionÂ
Peer/tutor/supervisor feedbackÂ
Independent coaching practice is encouraged Â
Coaching supervision Â
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Reflective writing Â
Learning log
Study hours
At least 42 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.
 Scheduled teaching and learning activities |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Lectures | |||
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | |||
Project Supervision | 5 | 5 | |
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | 24 | 24 | |
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | |||
Work-based learning | 2 | ||
 Self-scheduled teaching and learning activities |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | |||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | |||
Other (details) | |||
 Placement and study abroad |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Placement | |||
Study abroad | |||
 Independent study hours |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Independent study hours | 10 | 130 |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 50% to pass this module.
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Reflective Essay | 100 | 5000 words | Submission deadlines are provided in your cohort schedule and can be found on Canvas |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
This module is subject to the Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes policy, which can be found at:
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The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties to work submitted late:
- where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark;Â
- where the piece of work is submitted more than one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
Supervision sessions, feedback from peers, tutors and learning advisors.
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Reflective Essay | 100 | 5000 words | Date dependent on cohort entry and to be advised by the Programme Administrator |
Additional costs
Item | Additional information | Cost |
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Computers and devices with a particular specification | ||
Printing and binding | ||
Required textbooks | ||
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear | ||
Specialist equipment or materials | ||
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence |
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.