Short Title: | Group Work |
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Full Title: | Group Work |
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Field of Study: | Social work and counselling |
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Module Author: | DAVID IRWIN |
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Module Description: | This module develops an understanding of the theory and practical skills required for facilitating groups in a therapeutic setting. The module will outline the roles a facilitator may take in therapeutic, educational or workplace settings, with specific reference to group dynamics, trsnsference, group development and group life. |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
LO1 |
Recognise observation of self and others in group situations to develop effective communication |
LO2 |
Practise techniques for facilitating and leading groups |
LO3 |
Predict the dynamics that influence individuals in groups – specifically, group roles, transference, group development stages and group life cycle processes |
LO4 |
Evaluate their own behaviour in groups, and identify future learning needs |
LO5 |
Outline theoretical understandings of group dynamics |
LO6 |
Analyse class groupwork experience, and use that experience as a basis for integrating theoretical learning |
LO7 |
Perform group facilitation skills, appropriate to therapeutic, educational, workplace settings |
Module Content & Assessment
Course Work |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Reflective Journal |
Written reflective assignment of approx. 2,500 words |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
50.00 |
n/a |
Project |
A group project and presentation |
4,5,6 |
50.00 |
n/a |
No End of Module Formal Examination |
TU Dublin – Tallaght Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
No Description |
3.00 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Independent Learning Time |
No Description |
3.00 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
6.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module ResourcesRequired Book Resources |
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- Corey M.S and Corey G 2002, Groups – Process and Practice, (6th Ed) Ed., Brooks Cole California
- Sharry, John 2001, Solution-Focused Groupwork, Sage Publications London
- Whitaker, T., & Stock, D. 2002, Using Groups to Help People, (2nd Ed): Ed., Brunner Routledge Sussex
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Bor, Robert, and Watts, Mary 2004, The Trainee Handbook- A Guide for Counselling and Psychotherapy Trainees, Sage Publications London
- Nelson-Jones, R. 2006, Theory and Practice of Counselling and Therapy, (3rd Ed) Ed., Sage London
- Yalom, Irvin, D 2005, The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, (5th Ed) Ed., Basic Books New York
- Handy, Charles 2005, Understanding Organisations, (Rev Ed) Ed., Allan Lane London
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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- Website: n/a
- Website: n/a
- Website: American Association of Groupwork
Professionals
- Website: International Society for the
Psychoanalytic Study of Organisations
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