Course Title: Plan and conduct group activities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: EMPL5720C
Course Title: Plan and conduct group activities
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5331 - Diploma of Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne Mackay
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kerrie Loveless
Nominal Hours: 50
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 course describes the knowledge and skills required to participate in, establish and lead a range of informal and formal groups in a variety of settings.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities |
Element: |
1. Address resourcing issues for group activities |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Plan group activities, including consideration of: ◾the purposes, defined according to the identified needs of the client group 1.3 Ensure formal submissions meet requirements of funding guidelines and organisation principles and practice |
Element: |
2. Coordinate a group planning process |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Actively seek opportunities for collaborative planning and promotion of group activities with clients and solicit, analyse and prioritise information about group's needs and expectations 2.2 Negotiate the purpose of group activities with the group in a manner that gives sufficient time and space for individuals to articulate their ideas and wishes and create opportunity for input to ownership of group processes 2.3 Translate purpose of proposed group activity into a set of aims and objectives 2.4 Analyse potential impact on group operation of the values and beliefs of both worker and client and clarify with those involved in planning and implementing group activities 2.5 Deal with contributions and suggestions to group planning processes so as to promote continued participation 2.6 Design group strategies that promote effective group operation and take into account specific characteristics of clients who will participate in the activity or program |
Element: |
3. Manage group processes including responding to conflict |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Promote opportunities for open dialogue and active listening between group members 3.2 Encourage and model sensitivity to participants, regardless of their gender, culture, ethnicity, subculture, sexuality and ability 3.3 When conflict threatens or arises: ◾implement strategies to prevent it within own role, power and capacity |
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 all group participants on leadership style, group process, achievement of objectives, other achievements and areas for development 4.3 Document evaluation data 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 you will undertake in this course will include the following:
- role play/simulations
- games
- class discussion
- analysing reports
- text analysis
- case study analysis
Teaching Schedule
The teaching schedule for this course is as follows:
Week 1: 22 April 2015
Figuring out what you are trying to achieve -
- identifying group
- identifying their needs
Week 2: 29 April 2015
Understanding and influencing the way groups interact.
- Evaluation
- introvert vs extrovert
- addressing conflict
Week 3: 6 May 2015
Resourcing
- Sourcing resources
- Evaluations
- writing reports
Week 4: 13 May 2015
Planning
- Sourcing resources
- Evaluations
- writing reports
Week 5: 20 May 2015
Evaluation
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Additional resources will be available in the learning management tool ‘Blackboard’ and readings will be made available including journals and texts that may support you in the program.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
The assessment tasks for this course is as follows:
- Knowledge quiz - You are required to answer 8 questions which will demonstrate your competency in this area.
- Program and evaluation plan -
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant course. These are available from the Program Co-ordinator.
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7 (unresolved)
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1 (unresolved)
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w (unresolved)
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n (unresolved)
A Police Check and Working with Children Check – This course requires both documents before placement can begin
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