Courses
SOWK3036 Theory and Practice in Social Work: Group (II) (2 units)
- Prerequisite:
- SOWK3035 Theory and Practice in Social Work: Group (I)
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 to promote social inclusion. The course also explores the applications of treatment groups and task groups in social work practice, as well as leading growth and counseling groups to support mental health and psychological well-being. 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 organized for small groups within the course.