lecture 4 group communication

Question 1

why group communication?

Answer 1

A perfectly designed group-based nutrition education
program can be ruined by poor delivery
Communication during group meetings can help you
stand out in the workplace; career advancement

Question 2

two different group types

Answer 2

open and close

Question 3

characters of open groups

Answer 3

• Generally considered support groups
• Participants attend as many or as few sessions as they
  wish
• Topics of discussion often generated by participants
• Facilitator responsible for making sure participants feel
  safe and comfortable, keeping the discussion on track,
  encouraging participants, and offering useful resources
  通常被认为是支持小组，参与者根据自己的意愿参加或多或少的会议，讨论的主题通常由参与者产生，主持人负责确保参与者感到安全和舒适，保持讨论的轨道，鼓励参与者，并提供有用的资源

Question 4

charasters of close groups

Answer 4

Groups that generally do not accept new members after
the first or second group meeting/session
* Generally have 8-12 members
* Facilitator guides the group on a journey of self-discovery
and problem solving
* Aim to develop a cohesive group where every member
feels important, and feels a sense of
belonging/acceptance