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1. Stages in creating supportive group culture
2. Why working in work in group  settings are important
3. How to help all students become acquainted
4. Establishing cohesive supportive peer culture in classrooms
5. Working with colleagues to create positive school climate

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Dependency
Inclusion of orientation
Dissatisfaction or control
Resolution or norming
Production
Termination or adjournment

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1. Group members look to authority figure to provide structures
2. Group members are concerned about belonging- whether other group members and teachers will like them/ as competent as other group members
3. Members express concern about how the group is operating and who makes decisions
4. Students begin to listen more thoughtfully to one another and work together
5. Student production is high, and teacher simply needs to be attentive to social and academic needs and make necessary adjustment
6. Students need closure on group experience

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Peer relationships are important because they influence students achievement in several ways. Peer attitudes toward achievement effect students' academic aspirations and school behavior. It affects the degree to which students' personal needs are met and subsequently their ability to be productively involved in the learning process.

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As students become better acquainted, the likelihood that they will interact increases and cliquish behavior decreases.

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The Name Chain- have students sit in a circle so all can be seen clearly. Going clockwise, have 1st student name themselves, 2nd student then says the previous person's name and their name. Game continues
Know Your Classmates- Each students gets a copy of the page entitled Know Your Classmates along with pencil/pen. Students are asked to find a peer that fits the description on the paper and retain signature.
Bingo- Have each student complete brief self information sheet: pets, hobbies, siblings, so on. Take information and make Bingo sheet for all to play. Have students obtain signature for each square on card. When Bingo is called have student describe each student singed on card.

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Group cohesiveness refers to the extent to which a group experiences a sense of a sense of identity and oneness. These groups are characterized by warm, friendly interactions among all members. Cohesive groups provide settings in which students feel safe, belonged, and respected. Positive feelings in a group come from teachers making groups attractive, distinguished, and helping students view themselves as important components.

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Ask students to participate in creating various ways to make the classroom a positive place full of interaction.

Have You Filled a Bucket Today? Teach students about the power in positive and negative comments, as well as the effect it can have on student learning.

Establish a "Class Spirit". Discuss with your students the kinds of group identity they would like in their classroom.

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In schools there are many students that come from different culture backgrounds, different life styles, and may have different sexual orientation. Working with colleagues to create a school climate that support all students is important.

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Review school policies to revise and eliminate rules that punish students for cultural habits.

Review institutional materials that belittle, exclude, or sterotype races

Include anti bullying programs, as well as respond appropriately to students being bullied.