This document outlines the learning objectives for understanding small groups, small group development, and small group dynamics. It includes defining small group communication, discussing the characteristics and functions of small groups, comparing different types of small groups, and explaining the advantages and disadvantages. It also covers explaining the process of group development and the characteristics of each stage. Finally, it addresses explaining the relationships between group cohesion and climate, the process of member socialization, conformity and groupthink, and defining types of group conflict and strategies for managing conflict.