10520116Group Work Skills
Course Information
Description
Students learn principles and techniques needed to lead an informational and supportive groups based on the solution-focus model. Students practice group work skills during class.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Apply concepts of solution-focused group work
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing a paper
    Criteria
    paper includes an explanation of a concept
    paper includes a description of the application of the concept to your own life or work situation

  2. Use principles of solution-focused model in a support group for fellow students.
    Assessment Strategies
    leading a support group for fellow students
    Criteria
    you do no give advice
    you use the solution-focused model as you guide the group discussion
    you ask questions focusing on the present and future
    you ask questions regarding the strengths the group members have
    you elicit information regarding what is currently going well in the group members' lives
    you reinforce problem-solving behavior
    you help a group member identify what he/she can and cannot control in a situation

  3. Teach a group an aspect of your own culture.
    Assessment Strategies
    give an educational presentation to a group of fellow students
    Criteria
    you clearly explain an aspect of your own culture
    you guide a discussion focusing on the similarities and differences between your culture and the cultures of the students in the group
    you use the solution-focused model as you guide the group discussion

  4. Show respect for cultural differences between client and worker.
    Assessment Strategies
    by leading an educational group
    by participating as a member of an educational group
    Criteria
    you use inclusive language in a class setting
    you demonstrate respect for cultural differences in a class setting

  5. Demonstrate human services values of confidentiality and client self-determination.
    Assessment Strategies
    leading a class group
    being a member of a class group
    Criteria
    you do not discuss any information of a personal nature that is shared in class outside of class
    you participate in classroom groups
    you use the solution-focused model
    you respect client choices
    you do not give advice
    you apply the concepts of the solution-focused approach in writing assignments