The study of 'group dynamics' is a vibrant academic field, overlapping
diverse disciplines. It is also highly relevant to language education
because the success of classroom learning is very much dependent on how
students relate to each other, what the classroom climate is like, what
roles the teacher and the learners play and, more generally, how well
students can co-operate and communicate with each other. This innovative
book addresses these issues and offers practical advice on how to manage
language learner groups in a way that they develop into cohesive and
productive teams.