Module Details
| Module Code: |
SOCI7001 |
| Title: |
Community Groupwork
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Long Title:
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Community Groupwork
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
3120 - Sociology
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| Module Description: |
Groupwork fosters the development of diverse abilities. In particular, it develops a capacity for collaborative working. There is a strong emphasis on groupwork theory. In addition, inputs will be delivered on issues-based groupwork in community capacity building, public consultations as well as its role in educational settings (delivered as appropriate via experiential classroom work/role play, masterclasses and case studies). The module also explores the strengths and limitations of groupwork alongside its ethical dimension.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Debate the conceptual framework and theoretical bases of groupwork in community settings |
| LO2 |
Analyse some of the key strengths and weaknesses of groupwork in community-based contexts |
| LO3 |
Evaluate the theoretical models of groupwork, in particular as they relate to 'high risk'/'hard to reach' groups |
| LO4 |
Develop groupwork sessions to address particular issues within a defined community context |
| LO5 |
Assess the importance of some key ethical issues when applied to community groupwork activities |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| None |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| None |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| None |
| Indicative Content |
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Theory and Practice of Groupwork
Group dynamics; types of groups; conflict resolution; social group work; advanced facilitation skills.
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Ethics and Groupwork
Ethical and legal issues in groupwork; the use of appropriate and inappropriate disclosures; trust building and responsibilities in groupwork.
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Issues-based Groupwork
Issues-based groupwork/roleplay: for example, the use of groupwork in community-based intervention programmes, public consultations and community capacity building.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture/Workshop |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study and reading |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture/Workshop |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study and reading |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Hegarty, A. with Almqvist, M.. (2005), Facilitation with People Experiencing Poverty, Combat Poverty Agency, Dublin, p.45, [ISBN: ISBN0954227].
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Lena Dominelli and Jo Campling. (2002), Feminist Social Work Theory and Practice, Ch. 1 - 6, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, p.208, [ISBN: 978033377154].
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Prendiville, P.. (2008), Developing Facilitation Skills: a Handbook for Group Facilitators, 2nd. Combat Poverty Agency, Dublin, p.116, [ISBN: 9781905485673].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Cohen, M., and Mullender, A.. (2003), Gender and Group Work, Ch. 1 - 7, Routledge, London and New York, [ISBN: 978041508057].
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Butler, S. and Wintram, C.. (1991), Feminist Group Work, Sage Publications, London, p.208, [ISBN: 9780803982109].
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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Mostafa Amir Sabbih. (2015), Group Work Theory Analysis,
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The Open University. (2012), Working in Groups and Teams,
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Lisa Hope Pelled. (1996), Demographic Diversity, Conflict, and
Work Group Outcomes: An Intervening
Process Theory, Organisation Science, Vol. 7, No. 6, p.16,
| | Other Resources |
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Website, INFED. (2015), Group work principles, theory and
practice, YMCA George Williams College,
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Website, Community Tool Box. (2015), Tools to change our world, Community Tool Box,
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Website, Mind Tools. (2015), Body Language: Understanding Non-Verbal
Communication,
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