Stages of Group

Development
Activities
Advisory ~ Grade 10
Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development

Overview

(8 min) All groups to meet in Room 333

(20 min) Stage 1: Forming

(20 min) Stage 2: Storming

(20 min) Stage 3: Norming

(20 min) Stage 4: Performing

(to be done in the next homeroom) Stage 5: Adjourning

Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development

Activities for Stage 1: Forming

● Circle/Ball name game

Possible Debrief Questions (Verbal Reflection):

○ Introduce theory to Stage 1: Forming

○ What was fun about the activity?
○ Was it a good activity for the Forming “getting to know you” stage?
○ What was difficult about it
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Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development

Activities for Stage 2: Storming

● Photo Finish

With students:

○ Debrief the activity,

○ Introduce theory to Stage 2: Storming
○ Verbal reflection
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Activities for Stage 3: Norming

● Face out / face in

● Lower hoola hoop with fingers at same height

With students:

○ Debrief the activity,

○ Introduce theory to Stage 3: Norming
○ Verbal reflection
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Activities for Stage 4: Performing

● Reversal

With students:

○ Debrief the activity,

○ Introduce theory to Stage 4: Performing
○ Verbal reflection
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Activities for Stage 5: Adjourning

● Award recognition and positive outcomes

With students:

○ Debrief the activity,

○ Introduce theory to Stage 5: Adjourning
○ Verbal reflection