Module Details

Module Code: CRTV C1402
Module Title: Creative Skills
Title: Creative Skills 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Caroline French
Domains:  
Module Description: This module is an introduction to group work skills – focusing on particular areas that are designed to giving the students the knowledge, understanding and practical skills necessary to go about setting up and facilitating an effective group and implementing creative and recreational activities. The students will gain an understanding of creative techniques to initiate, maintain, support and facilitate a group in its evolution. They will also will also have an understanding of some conscious and unconscious group dynamics, understand what a group facilitator’s role is, understand group boundaries, create and maintain them.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Define the dynamics of the interpersonal interaction of groups and group development. D1.8.D2.16. D5 7.11.
LO2 Understand the role of facilitation and identify best practice methods that promotes team cooperation. D2.16..
LO3 Be able to demonstrate reasoning and problem solving skills. D3.5.
LO4 Analyse approaches to conflict resolution and identify conflict styles. D1.14.19. D2. 11.
LO5 Understand the role of creative and recreational interventions in social care. D5.16.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Definition of Groups and Teams.
Characteristics of groups; Functions of groups; Group structure; Group norms; Group goals; A brief history of the field of group dynamics.
Models of Group Development
Examples of developmental models: Tuckman and Jensen’s model of small group development; Wheelan’s integrative model; Reid’s life-span model; Member change in group development; Group development in specialised groups; Group development in a community context.
Group Roles
Belbin Team Role identification; Role development; Task and maintenance roles; Integration of roles; The impact of gender and ethnicity on group roles; Facilitation of roles. Role play Belbin Team role case scenarios.
Group Facilitation
Role of the facilitator/leader; Competencies of the group facilitator/leader; Group facilitation methods; Empowerment of group members; Participatory Group Development. Group needs assessment (including different learning styles) Introduction (ice-breakers) –role of games for group facilitation. Reflection on own role in facilitation and group participation. Proficiency.
Creative Problem Solving
Edward de Bono Six Thinking Hats technique: to explore different perspectives towards a complex situation or challenge.
Understanding Conflict
Key theories related to conflict and distinguish between functional and dysfunctional conflict. Conflict styles and strategies for dealing with conflict.
Defining Creative and Recreational activities in social care.
The purpose and benefits of the creative and recreational interventions in Health and social care settings. Specific arts programmes and benefits for the service users. The role of the arts council.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Examine and describe the dynamics and interaction of group development relevant to a case study. Analyse approaches to conflict relevant to a case study. D1.8.14.19 D2.11 16. D5 7.11.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Self assessment questionnaire to review level of confidence as a facilitator and identify priorities for further development and growth. Demonstrate reasoning and problem solving skills. D2.16 D3.5
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Understand the role of creative and recreational interventions in social care identifying the benefits of engaging in creative and recreational interventions. D5.16.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 6.73 101
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thiagarajan S. Parker, Glenn. (1999), Teamwork & Teamplay Games and Activities, New York Pfeiffer.
  • Larson, Carl E. Lafasto, Frank, M.J. (1989), Teamwork: What must go right/ what can go wrong., Sage Press.
  • Belbin, M. (2010), Team Roles at Work. Oxford, 2ed. Taylor & Francis, United Kingdom..
  • De Bono, E.. (1985), Six Thinking Hats, Little brown Company, London.
  • Lindsay, T. Orton, S.. (2014), Groupwork Practice in Social Work, Sage Publications Ltd, Exeter UK..
  • Schwarz, R.. (2016), The Skilled Facilitator : A Comprehensive Resource for Consultants, Facilitators, Coaches, and Trainers, John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York..
  • Denise Lyons. (2010), Creative Studies for the Caring Professions, Gill Education, p.289, [ISBN: 9780717147687].
  • David Liddle. (2017), Managing Conflict: A Practical Guide to Resolution in the Workplace., Kogan Page, UK, [ISBN: 9780749480882].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
This module does not have any other resources
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