Module Descriptors
GROUP WORK AND TEAMS
CYMI40707
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- GROUP PRESENTATION weighted at 50%
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Reflective Assignment covers Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 5.
Group Presentation covers Learning Outcomes 2 and 4.
Tutors will give guidance as to the structure and content of both the presentation and assignment.
Group Presentation covers Learning Outcomes 2 and 4.
Tutors will give guidance as to the structure and content of both the presentation and assignment.
Module Indicative Content
The purpose of this module is to give students the underpinning theory and theology to work with groups and to work in teams.
GROUP WORK to include group work theory including group processes and dynamics, practical application of these theories in a range of contexts and the capacity to analyse groups to enhance effectiveness.
Young People's Social Groups (cliques, crowds, gangs)
Theological perspectives on group work
Power and equality issues and their outworking in groups and anti oppressive practice.
Initiating, developing, maintaining and ending groups
Leadership, communication, presentation and facilitation skills
Working in teams to include cross-disciplinary teams, working under leadership in teams, collaborative and cooperative working. Team roles.
GROUP WORK to include group work theory including group processes and dynamics, practical application of these theories in a range of contexts and the capacity to analyse groups to enhance effectiveness.
Young People's Social Groups (cliques, crowds, gangs)
Theological perspectives on group work
Power and equality issues and their outworking in groups and anti oppressive practice.
Initiating, developing, maintaining and ending groups
Leadership, communication, presentation and facilitation skills
Working in teams to include cross-disciplinary teams, working under leadership in teams, collaborative and cooperative working. Team roles.
Module Texts
Boff L & Boff C (1987) Introducting Liberation Theology. New York, Orbis Books
Doel M & Sawdon C (1999) The Essential Group Worker. London, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Geldard K & Geldard D (2001) Working with Children in Groups: A Handbook for counsellors, educators and community workers. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan
Thompson N (2003) Promoting Equality Challenging Discrimination and Oppression. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan
Doel M & Sawdon C (1999) The Essential Group Worker. London, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Geldard K & Geldard D (2001) Working with Children in Groups: A Handbook for counsellors, educators and community workers. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan
Thompson N (2003) Promoting Equality Challenging Discrimination and Oppression. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan
Module Learning Strategies
This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The remote learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professional skills
Module Resources
Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer helpers
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer helpers