James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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WS5025 - Group Work
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | WS5516 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
Available to students enrolled in MSW(qual).
Subject Description
- This subject will study the method of groupwork and the role of group workers in social work practice. Students will learn about the theory, dynamics and practice of group work through group interaction and facilitation in skills workshops.
Learning Outcomes
- understand the phases of group development across a variety of settings
- understand the theories and parameters of group structure and their relevance to both group tasks and group processes
- demonstrate the ability to participate in and facilitate supportive groups
- understand the rationale for group work in social work practice and the processes of developing groups
Subject Assessment
- Assessment 1: Prepare proposal for setting up a group - (25%)
- Assessment 3: Individual Reflection on Group Process, tasks and program - (35%)
- Invigilated > Presentations - (40%)
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: WS3025
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Compulsory workshop during lecture recess - dates TBA) |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jo Mensinga |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Peter Jones DR Jo Mensinga |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | (5 day compulsory on campus workshop during lecture recess) |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jo Mensinga |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Peter Jones Assoc. Professor Nonie Harris |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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