| GP006
- AOD Group Skills
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| CREDIT
POINTS: |
7.5 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Perspectives in Drugs Use;
AOD Treatment, Assessment and Planning;
Introduction to Counselling |
| COST: |
$500 |
| DATES: |
3 full day workshops 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
10, 11, 25 October 2008 |
| SUBJECT
COORDINATOR: |
Sandra Roeg |
| CENSUS
DATE: |
25 October 2008 |
SUBJECT/UNIT SUMMARY:
This subject
aims to give students theoretical knowledge and practical
skills that will enable them to plan, manage and evaluate
group work relevant to the AOD sector.
The subject will be offered as 3 full day workshops
staggered over the semester. This will allow students to practise
the skills in their work environment and assimilate new knowledge
into their practice.
Students will learn how to plan, run and evaluate
group activities. An understanding of group dynamics and skills
necessary for effective group management will be promoted.
Students will be expected to keep a journal
of the group activities they are engaged in throughout the
semester.
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SUBJECT/UNIT OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this subject, students
should be able to:
- Identify the various purposes of groups;
- Develop a plan for a group that they will
facilitate;
- Describe the task and maintenance roles
that individuals can play within the group;
- Describe the skills required to lead a group;
- Critically analyse their skill level in
relation to group leadership;
- Manage the group processes;
- Evaluate the group.
ASSESSMENT:
Hurdle requirement
- 100% attendance and satisfactory participation
in class discussion and skills rehearsal
Assessment
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