Course Title: Plan and conduct group activities

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: HWSS6082C

Course Title: Plan and conduct group activities

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5432 - Diploma of Community Services

Course Contact: Melinda Brown

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4580

Course Contact Email: Melinda.Brown@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 70

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to establish, lead and participate in a groups using a collaborative, strengths-based approach.

This unit applies to any individual involved in planning and leading group activities. Groups may be formal or informal.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities

Element:

1. Plan group activities and resources

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Review available information and identify the needs of the group

1.2 Generate ideas for activities that respond to identified needs

1.3 Identify, calculate and document the resources required for group activities

1.4 Identify and follow up on the need to make submissions for potential sources of assistance and resources within scope of own job role

1.5 Organise resources according to organisation procedures

Element:

2. Coordinate group planning processes

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Seek opportunities actively for collaborative planning and shared ownership with clients

2.2 Solicit, analyse and prioritise information about group’s needs and expectations

2.3 Negotiate the purpose of group activities with the group allowing time and opportunity for individuals to articulate their ideas and wishes

2.4 Translate purpose of proposed group activity into a set of documented aims and objectives based on input

2.5 Analyse potential impact on group operation of the values and beliefs of both worker and client

2.6 Design group strategies that promote effective group operation and take into account specific characteristics of participating clients

Element:

3. Manage group processes and conflict

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Promote opportunities for open dialogue and active listening between group members

3.2 Encourage and model sensitivity to diverse participants

3.3 Use strategies to prevent conflict within own role, power and capacity

3.4 Identify and reinforce the outcomes of positive conflict

3.5 Clarify and confirm principles and practices of conflict resolution in a group and seek agreement to implement them

3.6 Encourage acknowledgement of rights and responsibilities and perceptions of all participants in the conflict situation

3.7 Offer opportunity to all participants for debriefing, support, mediation, consultation and facilitation

Element:

4. Evaluate group activities

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Ensure aims and objectives of the group activity provide the basis for evaluation and feedback

4.2 Seek feedback from group participants on leadership style, group process, achievement of objectives, other achievements and areas for development

4.3 Document evaluation information according to organisation procedures and distribute to relevant people

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will include:

Practical demonstrations
Group activities/projects
Analysis/critique of relevant reading material
Workshops, group discussion
Peer learning
Research activities
Simulated workplace activities


Teaching Schedule

Course Schedule:    Plan and conduct group activities

          

Semester 1: 2024

Week

Topic

 

Week 1

 

 Introduction to Groupwork

  • Goals and Shared Agreements/contracts
  • Definition of groupwork and its significance in various settings (e.g., education, workplace, community).
  • Functions of Groups 
  • Group Formation/Stages and Dynamics
  • Assessment task Overview 
  

Week 2 

Introduction to Groupwork

  • Facilitators Roles - Roles and Responsibilities in Groups
  • Ice breakers in Groupwork
  • Giving Feedback
  • Introduce Assessment Task 1

 

  

Week 3

 

 Assessment Task 1: Groupwork Facilitation – Icebreaker Activity

Assessment 1 Due - Icebreaker Activity/Written task 

Week 4 

 Assessment Task 1: Groupwork Facilitation – Icebreaker Activity

Assessment 1 Due - Icebreaker Activity/Written task 

Week 5

 

Key Aspects of Effective Group Work: Strengths, Values, Process

  • Strengths-based practice in group work
  • Impact of values and beliefs on group operations.
  • Skills for an effective group process
  • Groupwork style and identity exercise 

 

 

Week 6 

Group Work: Planning, Ethics, Conflict Management

  • Group Programs and planning
  • Legal and Ethical considerations in Groupwork
  • Managing Conflict in Groups

 

 

Week 7

 

Group Work Facilitation, Endings and Leadership

  • Effective Facilitation Skills
  • Facilitating Meetings
  • Endings & Evaluation
  • Leadership styles 
  • AST2 - Groupwork Project Overview 

 

 

Week 8 
  • Time allocated to Assessment Task 2 Groupwork Project – Planning and Delivery
  • Note: Meetings must be observed by Assessor

Assessment 2 Begin Planning 

Week 9
  • Time allocated to Assessment Task 2 Groupwork Project – Planning and Delivery
  • Note: Meetings must be observed by Assessor

 

Week 10
  • Time allocated to Assessment Task 2 Groupwork Project – Planning and Delivery
  • Note: Meetings must be observed by Assessor

 

Week 11
  • Time allocated to Assessment Task 2 Groupwork Project – Planning and Delivery
  • Note: Meetings must be observed by Assessor

 

Week 12
  • Time allocated to Assessment Task 2 Groupwork Project – Planning and Delivery
  • Note: Meetings must be observed by Assessor

 

Week 13

 Group Facilitations in class - Assessment Task 2 Groupwork Project Delivery 

 

Week 14

 Group Facilitations in class - Assessment Task 2 Groupwork Project Delivery

Assessment 2 Due 

Assessment 3 Written Reflection Task Due

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

There are three individual assessment tasks consisting of activity, project planning & delivery and short answer questions. 


Assessment Tasks

You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required knowledge and skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.

Assessment Task 1 - The objective of this assessment task is for students to demonstrate their skills to design and deliver a facilitated Icebreaker group activity with a group of at least 6 other students. Students will demonstrate their communication and interpersonal skills in this task. Students will be asked to seek feedback from their peers/group participants and write a self-assessment to evaluate their own performance. 

Assessment Task 2 - The objective of this assessment task is for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills to work in a group to plan, design and deliver a  facilitated group session to their fellow student peers. 

Assessment Task 3 - The objective of this  assessment task is for students to demonstrate essential knowledge relating to key group work theory principles, group processes, group communication, process vs content, experiential learning, legal and ethical considerations, and evaluation methods.


Assessment Matrix

A marking rubric for each assessment task is located on Canvas

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

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