Course Title: Support group activities

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: HWSS6111C

Course Title: Support group activities

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5331 - Diploma of Youth Work

Course Contact: Dianne Mackey

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

kerrie.loveless@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 30

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

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to participate in, and provide general support for, group work. It does not include the leadership or facilitation of groups. It applies to youth workers involved group work in a range of community service settings who work according to established organisation procedures.

This unit is taught and assessed with CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CHCGRP001 Support group activities
Element:	1. Identify the purpose of the group
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify and determine activities which meet the group purpose with members of the group, 1.2 Discuss and agree rules for group behaviour with all group members as a participant 1.3 Identify, acknowledge and respect individual differences of workers and group members 1.4 Seek, identify and accommodate goals, needs and expectations of participants according to available resources and scope of own role 1.5 Keep records of group interactions according to organisation documentation requirements
Element:	2. Establish and maintain group relationships
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Confirm role played by self and other group members 2.2 Encourage participation of other group members 2.3 Model clear communication and encourage group members to use clear and appropriate communication 2.4 Ensure communication and interactions with group are appropriate to aim and purpose of group 2.5 Implement appropriate processes to address breaches of behaviour according to organisation protocols 2.6 Encourage participants to abide by agreed behaviours 2.7 Promote group achievements in a way which motivates and recognises participants’ efforts
Element:	3. Organise resources for group activities
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Identify support and resources to achieve the objectives of the group 3.2 Provide information to group about resources available and guidelines for their use 3.3 Encourage cooperative approach to the use of resources 3.4 Complete reports on use of resources according to organisation procedures

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

This course’s learning activities will be supported and complimented by RMIT’s on line learning management tool Blackboard. Other essential learning activities take place during the workshops, and you will also be required to undertake independent studies. Some learning activities that you may be required to undertake are:

class exercises to review discussions/lectures
responses to case studies
workplace simulations and role plays of youth work practice
analysis/critique of relevant reading material
workshops
design activities or projects
group projects
peer learning
guest lecture/presentation
peer teaching and class presentations
group discussion
research
independent project based work
group activities/projects
‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
practical placement

Teaching Schedule

Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None

None

References

You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.

You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.

Other Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.

Overview of Assessment

Assessments will include:

Assessment	Assessment Type	Word limit or equivalent
Assessment one	Written response to questions	800 - 1200
Assessment two	Program and Evaluation Plan	800 – 1200
Assessment three	Workplace simulation – role play	n/a
Assessment four	WIL work place supervisor third party report	n/a

- assessment requirements aligned to WIL activities.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=c15i3ciaq8ca

Assessment Tasks

Assessment one: Written response to questions – knowledge quiz – developing youth programs for groups including locating resources, funding, stages of group development, conflict management and program evaluations

Assessment two: Program and Evaluation Plan – develop, plan, implement and evaluate a program for young people with a minimum of two sessions. The program needs to include the aims, objectives, resources required, session outline.

WIL Assessment

Assessment three: Workplace simulation – role play – facilitate at least three different groups sessions each with a minimum group size of 5 people. Students must demonstrate active listening, questioning, rapport building, and conflict resolution.

Assessment four: WIL work place supervisor third party report – engage with 3 young people using effective interpersonal skills

Assessment Matrix

Students will be given an assessment marking guide for reference at the time that the assessment tasks are distributed

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions
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 implications of plagiarism.

Attendance

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Applying for an Extension

Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.

Applying for Special Consideration

If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.

If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity

The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

Plagiarism and Collusion

Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.

Examples of plagiarism include:

Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.

For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93

Plagiarism Software

The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

Complaints Procedure:

RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.

Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.

Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy

Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22

Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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