Objectives:

This course will provide an opportunity to the students to learn and practice specific skills necessary to promote effective group functioning both as group members and as group leaders based on an understanding of various dynamics, concepts, and theories regarding groups. Students understand the types and functions of groups in the profession of social work understand selected group work concepts and theories and be able to apply them in the assessment of effective group functioning & be able to develop a mutual aid process to facilitate members to help one another to achieve their individual and collective aspirations and goals.

Intended Learninig Outcomes:

At the end of the course the students are expected to have:

  • An understanding of Social Group Work as a primary method of social work.

  • Provide knowledge to learn from each other

  • Development of generic skills like organisation, co-operation, effective communication,

    leadership

Classes Time Table:

Social Group Work (BS 6th Regular)

Tuesday:      08:00 - 09:30

Wednesday: 08:00 - 09:30

Social Group Work (BS 6th Self)

Monday:      02:00 - 03:30

Wednesday: 11:00 - 12:30

Description of system of evaluation:

Total marks: 100

Midterm Exam/ Termpaper: 30 Marks.

Sessional activities ( quizz, presentation, assignments, class participation) : 20 Marks.

Final Term Exam: 50 Marks.

Recommended Books:

  • Ronald, W. Toseland & Robert, F.(2012) .An Introduction to Group Work Practice. Boston: Allyn & bycon
  • Zastrow, C. (2012). Social Work with groups: A comprehensive work text. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co 

 

Course Material