Details for SSC015 Group Work

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: SSC015
  • Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following subject is a prerequisite:

  • SSC013 Foundational Communication Skills

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