Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS II | ||||||||
Course Unit Code | ASGW211 | ||||||||
Course Unit Details | BA Social Work (Required Courses) - | ||||||||
Number of ECTS credits allocated | 5 | ||||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||
Prerequisites | ASGW201 | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||||
Course Contents | Stages of group development:
• Stages of formation, development and termination of the groups and the characteristics of each stage
• Discrete features and operation of various types of groups
• Analysis of group situations and interventional planning and organization activities
• Connecting the role of social worker with the stages of formation and development of the team as the termination step team
• Leadership and development of the group process
• Distinguish the role of the social worker according to the distinction of the characteristics of groups
Theoretical approaches to the process of social work with groups:
• Basic concepts of each theoretical approach
• Compare concepts theories and analysis of central characteristics
• Evaluate the usefulness of different theoretical approaches to the application
Application of the method of social work with groups in different types and composition of groups:
• Identify the needs of those served for inclusion in the appropriate group
• Formation of different types groups
• Review and development of group dynamics (relationships, interaction, experience, culture, cohesion, communication patterns, etc.) to help members and change behaviors
• Design and implement interventions to achieve the objectives of the team and community members
• Intervention by social workers in existing groups
• Configuration of social worker role in accordance with the type of group, the needs and interests of members and the group
• Technical implementation of social work with groups and link with the role and skills of the social worker
• Monitoring and evaluation stages of team development
• The use of project teams
• Managing and resolving crises and conflicts in the team
• Promote active participation procedures and making membership in the group
• Procedures for registration of operations of the Group and the implementation process of the project team
• Review progress and outcome of group
• Strengthening organizational solidarity and self-help groups
• Organization and operation of groups with specific composition and default view
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | Classroom lectures with the use videos and presentations power point. Class notes and presentation are made available to the students through the e-learning platform. Student discussions in small groups and the whole class.
Role playing. Group analysis from reports and case studies of group activities. Presentation from visitor professionals with experiences to social work with special groups. Student practical exercises and presentations | ||||||||
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Language of instruction | Greek | ||||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |