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,Instructor's Resource
Manual and Test Bank
Alan Swinkels
St. Edward’s University
Communicating in Small
Groups: Principles and
Practices
Thirteenth Edition
Steven A. Beebe
Texas State University
John T. Masterson
Texas Lutheran University
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,Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing Group Principles and Practices
Chapter 2: Understanding Small Group Communication Theory
Chapter 3: Facilitating Group Development
Chapter 4: Preparing to Collaborate
Chapter 5: Relating to Others in Groups
Chapter 6: Improving Group Climate
Chapter 7: Enhancing Communication Skills in Groups
Chapter 8: Managing Conflict
Chapter 9: Leading Groups
Chapter 10: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Chapter 11: Using Problem-Solving Techniques
Chapter 12: Enhancing Creativity in Groups
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, SAMPLE COURSE SYLLABUS
<<SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT INFORMATION>>
COURSE NUMBER:
COURSE TITLE: SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION
COURSE SECTION:
TERM:
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE: TELEPHONE:
E-MAIL:
OFFICE HOURS:
COURSE WEB SITE
SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Techniques of discussion are applied to goal-oriented small group
situations. Consideration is given to research methods, leadership, and conflict resolution.
Communication theory is applied to active classroom participation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To explore the functions of communication in small group settings.
To examine theory and research in small group communication as it relates to the
enhancement of communication skills.
To demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of groups in a global society in
relationship to communications.
To think critically, creatively, and independently.
To provide the opportunity to examine one's own participation in groups and teams and to
improve upon those behaviors.
To provide observational and evaluative skills in small group behavior.
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS
ALL WRITTEN WORK SUBMITTED MUST BE TYPED AND TIMELY!
GROUP PROJECT: This is your semester project. You may handle it as creatively as you wish. You
must produce a 30-minute presentation for the class on the day assigned to your group. You may
generate a video, a slide presentation, a play, a symposium, a television game or reality show, and so
on. Whatever format and topic you choose, it should be a cohesive group decision in which everyone
participates. The topic must be an innovative presentation of a concept, theory, or practice of small
group communication. This is a group grade; every member must contribute effectively and equally to
the final project. 25 points
TEAM PROGRESS REPORT: Written and oral progress reports will be due according to the dates
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,indicated in the class schedule. This report should include an analysis of your goals and objectives, a
timeline to accomplish these goals, specific activities performed to achieve these goals, resources
needed for your project, time required, person(s) responsible for each task, group minutes, and
agendas. A bulleted list will be provided. This is a group project and will be presented to the class. If
a group member does not fulfill their responsibilities or is absent on the presentation day, that person’s
grade will be reduced by 10% from the group grade. 10 points
QUIZZES: Students will take four (4) quizzes throughout the semester on Chapters 3, 5, 8, and 12.
These are indicated on the class schedule. There will be no make-up quizzes. 10 points
TEAM ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT: As a group, make a list of the elements that should create a
good team experience. Then create an assessment instrument that you can use to evaluate your group
experience. This questionnaire should include a Likert scale and a qualitative questionnaire that
analyzes each member’s group experience. When your work is complete, use your instrument to
individually assess your team experience. Submit this in a group packet along with the minutes and
agendas from each of your meetings, subsequent and in addition to those submitted in the progress
report from the planning to the production stages. The assessments are to be completed individually,
whereas the minutes and agendas will be submitted as a group and initialed by each member. 10 points
CHAPTER EXAMINATIONS: There will be three chapter examinations, which are a combination
of multiple-choice and true–false questions. They will cover Chapters 1–4, 5–8, and 9–12. (15 points
each)
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
TEXT: Beebe, S & Masterson, J. (2024) Communicating in Small Groups (13th ed.). Pearson
Education.
COURSE WEB SITE: Blackboard provides students with many alternatives for communicating with
the professor and one another. There is a virtual chat room available for groups to meet. There is a
discussion thread wherein students may ask questions or initiate ideas. In addition, the lecture slides
will be made available under the “Course Documents” label. E-mail for individual class members is
posted in the class roster.
CLASS ATTENDANCE:
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY! This course and your grade rely on classroom participation.
Lectures will provide theoretical information that will appear on the quizzes and examinations, and
classroom exercises are designed to build team identity and unity. There will be no makeup quizzes.
If you are absent on a quiz day, you will earn a 0 on that quiz.
ATTENDANCE ON TEAM PROGRESS REPORT AND GROUP PRESENTATION DAY IS
CRITICAL. As this occurs at the end of the semester, there is no time to make up the grade. If you are
absent on that day for any reason, your grade will be reduced by one full letter grade from that of the
entire group.
NO ABSENCES ON QUIZ OR TEST DAYS, AND NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE
ACCEPTED. If you read the syllabus carefully, you can plan for the entire semester.
Every student is entitled to one excused absence. After that, each absence will result in two points
subtracted from your final grade. Slight variations may occur in the syllabus due to unforeseen
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,circumstances, in which case the instructor will make the necessary changes.
GRADING/EVALUATION: Grades for the course will be based on this system:
ASSIGNMENTS PERCENTAGE
Group project 25
Progress report 10
4 quizzes 10
Team assessment instrument 10
3 Chapter examinations (15 points each) 45
Total 100
GRADING SCALE
A 100-95 A- 94-90 SUPERIOR
B+ 89-88 B 87-85 B- 84-80 VERY GOOD
C+ 79-78 C 77-75 C- 74-70 AVERAGE
D+ 69-68 D 67-65 POOR
F 64-0 FAILURE
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, TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
COS 316 FALL 2025
PROFESSOR STEVEN A. BEEBE
(512) 245-8236
CLASS MEETINGS
Day 1 ORIENTATION/ SYLLABUS/ SCHEDULE/ INTRODUCTIONS
Discuss Chapter 1.
Assignment: Read Chapter 1: Introducing Groups: Principles and Practices
Chapter 2: Understanding Small Group Theory.
LABOR DAY
Day 2 Discuss Chapter 2.
Groups design a theoretical model and present to class.
Assignment: Read Chapter 3: Facilitating Group Development
Chapter 4: Preparing to Collaborate
Complete ANIMODES and Roles and Conflict questionnaires
Day 3 Discuss Chapter 3.
QUIZ CHAPTER 3.
Complete FIRO-B and discuss results.
Discuss Chapter 4 and meeting management techniques.
Discuss ANIMODES and Roles and Conflict results.
Day 4 Groups established based on FIRO, ANIMODES, Roles, and
Conflict questionnaires.
Discuss Meeting agendas/minutes Appendix A.
Ice breaker exercise
Meet in groups
Review for Examination Chapters 1-4 in groups.
Day 5 EXAMINATION #1 CHAPTERS 1-4.
Groups meet to discuss and plan team assessment instrument & design
group name & logo.
Assignment: Read Chapter 5 Relating to Others in Groups
Chapter 6 Improving Group Climate
Day 6 QUIZ CHAPTER 5
Discuss Chapters 5 Relating to Others & 6 Improving Group Climate
Assignment: Read Chapter 7 Enhancing Communication Skills
Chapter 8 Managing Conflict
Day 7 QUIZ CHAPTER 8
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, Discuss Chapters 7 & 8
Mediation exercise
Review for Examination #2
Assignment: Read Chapter 10: Problem Solving Strategies
Day 8 EXAMINATION #2 CHAPTERS 5-8
Class time to discuss preparation of
PROGRESS REPORT.
Assignment: Prepare PROGRESS REPORT
Read Chapter 9 Leadership
Chapter 10 Decision Making and Problem-Solving
Day 9 PROGRESS REPORT to be presented by each group orally and in writing
Discuss Chapters 9 Leading Groups & 10 Decision Making and Problem Solving
Assignment: Read Chapter 11 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Chapter 12 Enhancing Creativity in Groups and Teams
Day 10 QUIZ CHAPTER 12
Discuss Chapters 11 Using Problem-Solving & 12 Creativity
Return Progress Reports
Day 11 EXAMINATION # 3 CHAPTERS 9-12
Work in groups after exam
Day 12 PRESENTATION OF PROJECT GROUPS 1 & 2.
Team assessments and minutes from GROUPS 1 & 2 due.
Discuss/evaluate group presentation.
View from the stands/View from the goals.
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Day 13 PRESENTATION OF PROJECT GROUPS 3 & 4.
Team assessments and minutes from GROUPS 3 & 4 due.
Discuss/evaluate group presentation.
View from the stands/View from the goals.
Day 14 PRESENTATION OF PROJECT GROUP 5
Team assessments and minutes from GROUP 5 due.
Discuss/evaluate group presentation.
View from the stands/View from the goals.
Day 15 Discuss Highlights of group experiences
Return Presentation Portfolios and discuss projects
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Principles and Practices, 13th edition Beebe
Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you few pages sample.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel sheet
if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make update
at every time. There are many new editions
waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file You
can contact us at every time, we can replace it
with true one.
Our email:
,Instructor's Resource
Manual and Test Bank
Alan Swinkels
St. Edward’s University
Communicating in Small
Groups: Principles and
Practices
Thirteenth Edition
Steven A. Beebe
Texas State University
John T. Masterson
Texas Lutheran University
Copyright © 2025 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
,This work is protected by United States copyright laws and is provided solely for the
use of instructors in teaching their courses and assessing student learning.
Dissemination or sale of any part of this work (including on the World Wide Web) will
destroy the integrity of the work and is not permitted. The work and materials from it
should never be made available to students except by instructors using the
accompanying text in their classes. All recipients of this work are expected to abide by
these restrictions and to honor the intended pedagogical purposes and the needs of
other instructors who rely on these materials.
Sponsoring Editor: Priya Christopher
Editorial Assistant: Anna Austin
Supplement Project Manager: Bhanuprakash Sherla, SPi Global
Copyright © 2024, 2020, 2016, 2015 by Pearson Education, Inc. 221 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. All
Rights Reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America. This publication is protected by copyright, and
permission should be obtained from the publisher prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in a retrieval
system, or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise. For information regarding permissions, request forms, and the appropriate contacts within the
Pearson Education Global Rights and Permissions department, please visit www.pearsoned.com/permissions/.
PEARSON, ALWAYS LEARNING, and REVEL are exclusive trademarks owned by Pearson Education, Inc.
or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
Unless otherwise indicated herein, any third-party trademarks, logos, or icons that may appear in this work are
the property of their respective owners, and any references to third-party trademarks, logos, icons, or other trade
dress are for demonstrative or descriptive purposes only. Such references are not intended to imply any
sponsorship, endorsement, authorization, or promotion of Pearson’s products by the owners of such marks, or
any relationship between the owner and Pearson Education, Inc., or its affiliates, authors, licensees, or
distributors.
Copyright © 2025 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
,Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing Group Principles and Practices
Chapter 2: Understanding Small Group Communication Theory
Chapter 3: Facilitating Group Development
Chapter 4: Preparing to Collaborate
Chapter 5: Relating to Others in Groups
Chapter 6: Improving Group Climate
Chapter 7: Enhancing Communication Skills in Groups
Chapter 8: Managing Conflict
Chapter 9: Leading Groups
Chapter 10: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Chapter 11: Using Problem-Solving Techniques
Chapter 12: Enhancing Creativity in Groups
Copyright © 2025 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
, SAMPLE COURSE SYLLABUS
<<SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT INFORMATION>>
COURSE NUMBER:
COURSE TITLE: SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION
COURSE SECTION:
TERM:
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE: TELEPHONE:
E-MAIL:
OFFICE HOURS:
COURSE WEB SITE
SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Techniques of discussion are applied to goal-oriented small group
situations. Consideration is given to research methods, leadership, and conflict resolution.
Communication theory is applied to active classroom participation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To explore the functions of communication in small group settings.
To examine theory and research in small group communication as it relates to the
enhancement of communication skills.
To demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of groups in a global society in
relationship to communications.
To think critically, creatively, and independently.
To provide the opportunity to examine one's own participation in groups and teams and to
improve upon those behaviors.
To provide observational and evaluative skills in small group behavior.
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS
ALL WRITTEN WORK SUBMITTED MUST BE TYPED AND TIMELY!
GROUP PROJECT: This is your semester project. You may handle it as creatively as you wish. You
must produce a 30-minute presentation for the class on the day assigned to your group. You may
generate a video, a slide presentation, a play, a symposium, a television game or reality show, and so
on. Whatever format and topic you choose, it should be a cohesive group decision in which everyone
participates. The topic must be an innovative presentation of a concept, theory, or practice of small
group communication. This is a group grade; every member must contribute effectively and equally to
the final project. 25 points
TEAM PROGRESS REPORT: Written and oral progress reports will be due according to the dates
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,indicated in the class schedule. This report should include an analysis of your goals and objectives, a
timeline to accomplish these goals, specific activities performed to achieve these goals, resources
needed for your project, time required, person(s) responsible for each task, group minutes, and
agendas. A bulleted list will be provided. This is a group project and will be presented to the class. If
a group member does not fulfill their responsibilities or is absent on the presentation day, that person’s
grade will be reduced by 10% from the group grade. 10 points
QUIZZES: Students will take four (4) quizzes throughout the semester on Chapters 3, 5, 8, and 12.
These are indicated on the class schedule. There will be no make-up quizzes. 10 points
TEAM ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT: As a group, make a list of the elements that should create a
good team experience. Then create an assessment instrument that you can use to evaluate your group
experience. This questionnaire should include a Likert scale and a qualitative questionnaire that
analyzes each member’s group experience. When your work is complete, use your instrument to
individually assess your team experience. Submit this in a group packet along with the minutes and
agendas from each of your meetings, subsequent and in addition to those submitted in the progress
report from the planning to the production stages. The assessments are to be completed individually,
whereas the minutes and agendas will be submitted as a group and initialed by each member. 10 points
CHAPTER EXAMINATIONS: There will be three chapter examinations, which are a combination
of multiple-choice and true–false questions. They will cover Chapters 1–4, 5–8, and 9–12. (15 points
each)
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
TEXT: Beebe, S & Masterson, J. (2024) Communicating in Small Groups (13th ed.). Pearson
Education.
COURSE WEB SITE: Blackboard provides students with many alternatives for communicating with
the professor and one another. There is a virtual chat room available for groups to meet. There is a
discussion thread wherein students may ask questions or initiate ideas. In addition, the lecture slides
will be made available under the “Course Documents” label. E-mail for individual class members is
posted in the class roster.
CLASS ATTENDANCE:
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY! This course and your grade rely on classroom participation.
Lectures will provide theoretical information that will appear on the quizzes and examinations, and
classroom exercises are designed to build team identity and unity. There will be no makeup quizzes.
If you are absent on a quiz day, you will earn a 0 on that quiz.
ATTENDANCE ON TEAM PROGRESS REPORT AND GROUP PRESENTATION DAY IS
CRITICAL. As this occurs at the end of the semester, there is no time to make up the grade. If you are
absent on that day for any reason, your grade will be reduced by one full letter grade from that of the
entire group.
NO ABSENCES ON QUIZ OR TEST DAYS, AND NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE
ACCEPTED. If you read the syllabus carefully, you can plan for the entire semester.
Every student is entitled to one excused absence. After that, each absence will result in two points
subtracted from your final grade. Slight variations may occur in the syllabus due to unforeseen
Copyright © 2025 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
,circumstances, in which case the instructor will make the necessary changes.
GRADING/EVALUATION: Grades for the course will be based on this system:
ASSIGNMENTS PERCENTAGE
Group project 25
Progress report 10
4 quizzes 10
Team assessment instrument 10
3 Chapter examinations (15 points each) 45
Total 100
GRADING SCALE
A 100-95 A- 94-90 SUPERIOR
B+ 89-88 B 87-85 B- 84-80 VERY GOOD
C+ 79-78 C 77-75 C- 74-70 AVERAGE
D+ 69-68 D 67-65 POOR
F 64-0 FAILURE
Copyright © 2025 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
, TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
COS 316 FALL 2025
PROFESSOR STEVEN A. BEEBE
(512) 245-8236
CLASS MEETINGS
Day 1 ORIENTATION/ SYLLABUS/ SCHEDULE/ INTRODUCTIONS
Discuss Chapter 1.
Assignment: Read Chapter 1: Introducing Groups: Principles and Practices
Chapter 2: Understanding Small Group Theory.
LABOR DAY
Day 2 Discuss Chapter 2.
Groups design a theoretical model and present to class.
Assignment: Read Chapter 3: Facilitating Group Development
Chapter 4: Preparing to Collaborate
Complete ANIMODES and Roles and Conflict questionnaires
Day 3 Discuss Chapter 3.
QUIZ CHAPTER 3.
Complete FIRO-B and discuss results.
Discuss Chapter 4 and meeting management techniques.
Discuss ANIMODES and Roles and Conflict results.
Day 4 Groups established based on FIRO, ANIMODES, Roles, and
Conflict questionnaires.
Discuss Meeting agendas/minutes Appendix A.
Ice breaker exercise
Meet in groups
Review for Examination Chapters 1-4 in groups.
Day 5 EXAMINATION #1 CHAPTERS 1-4.
Groups meet to discuss and plan team assessment instrument & design
group name & logo.
Assignment: Read Chapter 5 Relating to Others in Groups
Chapter 6 Improving Group Climate
Day 6 QUIZ CHAPTER 5
Discuss Chapters 5 Relating to Others & 6 Improving Group Climate
Assignment: Read Chapter 7 Enhancing Communication Skills
Chapter 8 Managing Conflict
Day 7 QUIZ CHAPTER 8
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, Discuss Chapters 7 & 8
Mediation exercise
Review for Examination #2
Assignment: Read Chapter 10: Problem Solving Strategies
Day 8 EXAMINATION #2 CHAPTERS 5-8
Class time to discuss preparation of
PROGRESS REPORT.
Assignment: Prepare PROGRESS REPORT
Read Chapter 9 Leadership
Chapter 10 Decision Making and Problem-Solving
Day 9 PROGRESS REPORT to be presented by each group orally and in writing
Discuss Chapters 9 Leading Groups & 10 Decision Making and Problem Solving
Assignment: Read Chapter 11 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Chapter 12 Enhancing Creativity in Groups and Teams
Day 10 QUIZ CHAPTER 12
Discuss Chapters 11 Using Problem-Solving & 12 Creativity
Return Progress Reports
Day 11 EXAMINATION # 3 CHAPTERS 9-12
Work in groups after exam
Day 12 PRESENTATION OF PROJECT GROUPS 1 & 2.
Team assessments and minutes from GROUPS 1 & 2 due.
Discuss/evaluate group presentation.
View from the stands/View from the goals.
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Day 13 PRESENTATION OF PROJECT GROUPS 3 & 4.
Team assessments and minutes from GROUPS 3 & 4 due.
Discuss/evaluate group presentation.
View from the stands/View from the goals.
Day 14 PRESENTATION OF PROJECT GROUP 5
Team assessments and minutes from GROUP 5 due.
Discuss/evaluate group presentation.
View from the stands/View from the goals.
Day 15 Discuss Highlights of group experiences
Return Presentation Portfolios and discuss projects
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