CDMCG2: Guidance theory & practice: working with groups

Module Provider:

School of Continuing Education

Number of credits:

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Level:

M

Terms in which taught:

Autumn, Spring and Summer

Module Convenor:

Mr PAT Mignot

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2007/8

Aims:
This module is designed to enable students to understand the principles and theory of learning and working in groups and apply this to their work with clients in a range of contexts. To enable students to develop a range of skills applicable to a range of guidance interventions with groups of clients.

Assessable learning outcomes:
1. critically evaluate a model of experiential learning applied in a group guidance context

2. design, lead and evaluate group-based guidance work with a range of clients

3. relate the activity of group work in guidance to a client-centred model of guidance practice

4. describe some key theories about group dynamics and the behaviour of people in groups and apply this to practical interventions with groups of clients

5. demonstrate effective interpersonal and presentation skills in managing group work in guidance

6. demonstrate their ability to evaluate their own and others' practice in groups and to learn from experience in running group work

7. demonstrate their ability to lead and participate effectively in task-orientated groups of peers and colleagues

8. work within an explicit ethical framework and demonstrate anti-oppressive practice in the context of groupwork interactions.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
Term One: types of groups encountered in guidance practice and appropriate group leadership skills; preparing and planning for small group work; the experiential learning cycle as a practical model; transferable skills from interview practice; applying a client-centred model setting objectives and preparing a lesson plan; aspects of group management skills (including anti-oppressive practice); teambuilding; working as an effective group member with colleagues and others.

Term Two: the theory of group dynamics and group behaviour; guidance theory and the role of group work in a guidance context; developing resources for group work with a range of clients, including the effective use of audio-visual aids; introduction to evaluation.

Term Three: presentation and other skills in larger groups; developing and evaluating group guidance programmes.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures; seminars; small group work activities; individual research and study; observation of, and participation in group work during fieldwork; leading, facilitating, and participating in group work with peers and a range of client groups.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework

End of term Two: Project (3000) words; 1 group work session (videotaped) & evaluative commentary (500 words)

End of term Three: 2 group work sessions (videotaped) & evaluative commentaries


Relative percentage of coursework: 100%

Penalties for late submission: Penalties for late submission of coursework will be in accordance with University Policy

Examinations

None


Requirements for a pass 50%



Reassessment arrangements

Students who fail a piece of assessed work will have the opportunity to resubmit on one further occasion.