Course Contents

1. Definition of Group and Types of Group 2. Definition and Description of Social Group Work 3. Social Group Work as a Part of Social Work 4. History of Social Group Work 5. Types of Group in Social Group Work  Task Groups  Recreational Groups  Educational Groups  Problem Solving Groups  Self Help Groups  Therapy Groups 6. Goals and Purposes of Social Group Work  Values underlying the Professional Use of the Group Work Method  Human Needs served by Social Group Work  Human Capacities strengthened by Social Group Work 7. Models of Social Group Work  Remedial Model  Reciprocal Model  Social Goals Model 8. Principles of Social Group Work 9. Functions of Social Group Work 10. Stages of Group Development  Pre affiliation Stage  Developing Stage  Mature Stage  Decline 11. Programs in Group Work  Meaning and Importance of Program in Group Work  Program planning and Program Development  Role of Group Worker in Program Planning  Group and Group Relations  Use of Program Media  Effective Program Development Process  Program Evaluation 12. Recording (Group Records-bases of Evaluation)  Meaning of Record in Social Group Work  The Content of the Narrative Record  The Principles of Recording  Using Process Record 13. Fields of Social Group Work  Prison  Training School  Old Age Home  Halfway Homes  Welfare Institution  Institution for Special Person  Recreational Groups 14. Role of Social Group Worker 15. Skills of Social Group Worker  Skill in analyzing the Group Situation  Skill in participation in the Group  Skill in dealing with Group FEELING  Skill in Program Development  Skill in Using Agency and Community Resources  Skill in Evaluation 16. Leadership in Social Group Work

Course Synopsis

This course will provide students with the opportunity to: 1. Become familiar with the nature, principles, function, and dynamics of various types of group. 2. Learn about the various stages of group work in Social Work Practice. 3. Inculcate skills and techniques associated with solving group problems in various situations. 4. Become familiar with the professional role of group worker. 5. Apply group work theory to individual and family problems during Social Work Practice.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course student will be able to: - 1. Identify the various types of group and the purposes and functions of each type of group. 2. Explain the different procedures for forming a group for the purpose of providing Social Welfare Services to individuals, families and communities. 3. Identify the professional codes of ethics applicable to group work. 4. Use appropriate social work techniques in group sessions for the purpose of Strengthening Human Capacities. 5. Formulate an evaluation for a group experience.