will learn the group types and concepts of group dynamics and learn the history of the study of social work groups
will understand Mezzo-level social work practice, and importance of working with groups
will use small group theory applications in social work groups
will understand phases and stages of social work practice with groups and social workers roles and skills.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
Course Description
This course covers group-oriented social work, which is the mezzo-level intervention of social work. Within the scope of the theoretical information about group dynamics and group-oriented social work intervention methods and techniques, group types, group structure, planned change process in working with groups; ways of using small and large groups in social work practices; Issues such as the role and functions of the social worker in group-oriented intervention, group orientation and record keeping skills will be handled interactively and applications will be included.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Group definitions and group types
2nd Week
Basic group dynamics, basic concepts and descriptions
3rd Week
The historical development of social work groups
4th Week
Use of small-group theory and practice of social work
5th Week
Mezzo objectives of the study groups in social work practice
6th Week
Group stages of the process: the creation of the group and the responsibilities of the social worker
7th Week
Group stages of the process: Initial stage-building confidence, autonomy, and conflict resolution
8th Week
Mid Term
9th Week
With the initial stage of the recognition and evaluation of social work-related tasks, the approach here and now
10th Week
Group stages of the process: Development phase-Convergence, commitment, integration
11th Week
Professional roles of social workers in the process of group
12th Week
Group stages of the process: weathering, independence
13th Week
Termination of group process
14th Week
Group work program planning process
15th Week
Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading
Bulut. I. (2013) Gruplarla Sosyal Hizmet, Basılmamış ders notu. Ankara
Aktaş, A.M.(2001).Küçük Gruplar Dinamikleri ve Süreci, Mustafa Kitabevi,Ankara
Anderson, J.(1997). Social Work With Groups A Process Model,Longman Inc.N.Y.
Duyan, V.(2007). Gruplarla Sosyal Hizmet, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
20
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
