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.

Important: This module is assessed by the following non-compensatory requirements:
1) The desirability for students to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard
2) The demonstration of professional knowledge and understanding necessary for a course leading to a professional qualification

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.

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

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

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