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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Group Processes and Practice | |||
| Reference | SS3063 | Version | 4 |
| Created | February 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | November 2014 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To explore, assess and evaluate concepts of group working. To support the development of assessment and intervention skills in employing a group work approach in social care settings. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the principles, processes and practices of group work within relevant legislative and policy contexts taking into account the rights and responsibilities of workers and service users. |
| 2 | Reflect on their own experiences of being in groups both personal and professional. |
| 3 | Apply understanding of how to manage group processes including change and conflict. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The life space. Group work. Traditions of relational models of practice. Roles and responsibilities. Communication. Leadership and management of groups. Management of change. Supporting transitions. Group composition. Diversity. Group development. Organisational cultures. Interventions within group work. Corporate parenting. Duty of care. Change and conflict in groups. Empowerment. Participation. Advocacy. Ethics. Values. Day care. Safe Care. Health and safety. Supporting families. Care planning. Assessment, risk assessment and risk management. Recording and report writing. Collaborative practice. Use of Information and Communications Technology. Quality assurance. Children's Rights, law and social policy. Codes of practice. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is based on directed and private study supplemented by lectures, seminars and tutorials. Introductory lectures are linked to work materials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 90 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | 40 |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 40 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | All learning outcomes are assessed by a reflective blog. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This Module is assessed by a single component reflective blog. To pass this module, students must obtain a minimum grade of D. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Satisfactory completion of all Stage 2 modules or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | LINDSAY, T and ORTON, S., 2011. Groupwork Practice in Social Work (Second Edition). Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd. |
| 2 | MILLIGAN, I., and STEVENS., I., 2007. Residential Child Care; collaborative practice. London: Sage. |
| 3 | PRESTON-SHOOT, M., 2007. Effective Groupwork. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan |
| 4 | SMITH. M., FULCHER, L., and DORAN, P., 2013. Residential Child Care in Practice: making a difference. Bristol: Policy Press. |