Courses
SOWK3039 Theory and Practice in Social Work Group II (2 units)
- Prerequisite:
- SOWK3038 Theory and Practice in Social Work: Group (I)
- Medium of Instruction:
- English
The course content includes several key areas. It begins with leadership, power, and empowerment, which covers preparing group sessions, programme planning, leadership, decision making, conflict, and problem solving. It also explores group dynamics and valuing diversity, focusing on the roles and status of group members, group cohesion, communication within groups, and the values and norms in groups. The course also explores the applications of treatment groups and task groups in social work practice, as well as leading growth and counseling groups. Finally, it addresses group evaluation and the processes involved in termination and separation of group members. To enhance students’ skills and techniques in social group work, practice tutorials will be organised for small groups within the course.