10520117Interviewing
Course Information
Description
Students learn principles and techniques needed to conduct informational and supportive interview. Students practice interviewing skills during class.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Apply concepts of solution-focused interviewingAssessment Strategiesby writing a paperCriteriapaper includes an explanation of a conceptpaper includes an description of the application of the concept to your won life or work situations
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Use principles of solution-focused model in a supportive helping relationshipAssessment Strategiesby interviewing a fellow studentCriteriayou do not give adviceyou use solution-focused model in an interviewyou ask questions focusing on the present and futureyou ask questions regarding the strengths the client hasyou elicit information regarding what is going well in your current life situationyou reinforce problem-solving behavioryou help client identify what you can and cannot control in a situation
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Analyze own problem situation using solution-focused modelAssessment Strategiesby completing a written assignmentCriteriayou use solution-focused modelyou ask questions focusing on the present and futureyou identify your personal strengthsyou identify what is going well in your current life situationyou identify what you can and cannot control in a situationyou devise a problem-solving behavior plan
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Show respect for cultural differences between client and workerAssessment Strategiesby conducting a class interviewby participating in a class discussionCriteriayou use inclusive language in class settingyou demonstrate respect for cultural differences in class setting
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Demonstrate human services values of confidentiality and client self-determinationAssessment Strategiesby conducting a class interviewby participating in a class discussionCriteriayou sign a confidentiality statementyou use the solution-focused modelyou respect client choicesyou do not give adviceyou apply the concepts of solution focused approach in writing assignments