Social Group Work

Paper Code: 
24 MSW 125
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the studentsto gain comprehensive understanding of social group work theories, skills, and practice, preparing them to effectively facilitate groups and empower individuals and communities through group processes

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Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24MSW125

Social Group Work (Theory)

 

CO25:Analyze the role of group in social work.

CO26 :Examine theoretical frameworks and skills in social group work

CO27: Gain competence in techniques of Social Group work

CO28: Examine the role of group dynamics in social group work

CO29: Apply group work in various settings

CO30:Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials,Case Studies

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, ,Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation,Individual and group projects
 

 

 

 

Unit I: 
Basic Concepts
  • Concept of Social Group; Classification of Groups.
  • Social Group Work, Group effect on Participants
  • Definition, Objectives and Principles of Group work.
  • Attributes of Group Worker.
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Unit II: 
Theories And Skills Of Group Work
  • Theories helpful  in working with groups: Learning theory, Field theory, Conflict theory, Exchange theory, System theory.
  • Group Work Skills:Communication, Listening, Observation, Analytical thinking, Empathy, Self Control,Leadership.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Techniques Of Group Work
  • Techniques of Group work: Group Counseling, Group Discussion, Group Decision Making
  • Process of Working with Groups

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Group Dynamics
  • Group Processes and Group Dynamics: Interaction, Communication, Cohesiveness, Group Conflict, Structuring, Group decision making, Leadership, Norming, Group Culture.
  • Group Development: Stages of Group Development

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Social Group Work In Various Settings
  • Social Group Work with Children, Elderly, Adolescents, Women.
  • . Self Help Groups: Concept, Significance, Process.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Siddiqui,H.Y., 2014, Group Work, Jaipur: Rawat Publications
  • Konopka Gisela., 1954., Group Work in the Institution a Modern challenge, New York: White Side Inc. & William Morow and Co.
  • Konopka Gisela., 1966, Social Group Work, is a Helping Process, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, Inc.
  • Trecker H.B., 1955, Group Work Foundations and Frontiers. Toronto : George J. Mchead Limited
References: 
  • Benson, J.F., 1987, Working More Effectively with Groups, London: Tavistock.
  • Brown, Allan., 1986, Group Work, Aldersnot: Gover.
  • Napier and Gershenfeld., (1996), Groups: Theory and Experiences, New Delhi: ATTBS Publishers
  • Talwar P., 1997, Counseling Tough Guys, Bombay: TISS.
  • Brown A.G., 1992, Group Work Vol. 2, Surrey, U.K.: Ashgate Publishers.
  • Fisher D. & Frey N., 2019, Productive Group Work: How to Engage Students, Build Teamwork, and Promote Understanding, Alexandria: ASCD Publication

 

E-resources:

 

Advances in Social Work, Indiana University School of Social Work

Journal :

  • Journal of Social Work Practice, Sage Publications

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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