Unit Content
Outcomes
1. Discuss group work principles and processes and how they can influence change processes
2. Apply group work principles and processes in small group, class-based contexts;
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify ethical and professional issues arising in group work and apply a professional framework to effectively handle these issues.
Subject Content
- Introduction, understanding group work
- Experiential learning
- Goals: START goals, Interdependence
- Group Communication: Sending & Receiving, Communication networks, Roles, Seating positions, Humour
- Leadership
- Power: Constructive vs. destructive power, Dynamic interdependence, Trait theory, Social Exchange Theory
- Decision making
- Managing conflicts of interest, Negotiations
- Valuing diversity, Managing barriers
- Cooperative groups: Formal, informal, base
- Leading different types of groups and Team building
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Onsite (face-to-face)
- Online (eLearning)
- Intensives
- Extensives
This subject typically has both online pre-recorded lectures AND mandatory online-live components.
Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.
Assessment Methods
- Learning Portfolio (40%)
- Group Leadership and Reflection (40%)
- Case Study paper (20%)
Prescribed Text
No prescribed text – all readings will be provided
