Reference no: EM133577719
Assignment: Group Work Analysis
Outline:
I. Introduction
II. Content development:
A. Describe if the group was open ended or close ended
1. Was this the best option for this specific group? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
2. Is the size of the group appropriate? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
3. Is the Duration appropriate? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
B. Explain what type of group is being implemented (treatment, task, focus, etc.).
1. Is this the best type of group to work with the goals? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
C. Based on the identified areas of opportunity, and group's stated goals, develop three measurable objectives, one objective per goal.
D. Describe each of the group stages
1. Intake
2. Selection of members
3. Assessment and planning
4. Group development and intervention,
5. Evaluation, and termination
6. The social worker mentioned "Since we have already spoken individually, you all know me". At what stage did the social worker speak with the members individually
7. In this first meeting, is the contract negotiation carried out? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
E. What specific model of group development do you believe best describes the group in the vignette? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
1. Garland, Jones, and Kolodny Model
2. Tuckman Model
3. Northern and Kurland model
4. Sequential Stage Model of Group
5. Bales Model
6. What characteristics of the first stage of development of a group does this meeting present? Explain
F. What roles are assumed by social workers when working with groups? At least describe 5 different roles (coordinator, negotiator, etc.)
1. What specific role do you think the social worker in the vignette assumed during the group meeting?
G. Describe the difference between task and maintenance roles amongst membership (Bales, 1950)
1. What task and/or maintenance roles were present in the case vignette?
2. Did the social worker use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills effectively when interacting with group members? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
H. What group norms would you have implemented and why?
1. How would you have implemented those norms?
I. Describe the homework you would have given the group members at the end of the session.
1. Specify the goal and objective of this homework and how does it align with the overarching goals established for the group.
III. Conclusion
A. Critically analyze your future commitment with social justice, equality, and respect for human rights when working with groups.
1. Remember to use the NASW Code of Ethics (2020) to support your analysis.