Module Details
Module Code: |
CRTV C1701 |
Module Title:
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Creative Skills 1
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Title:
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Creative Skills 1
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Karen Hennessy
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Module Author:: |
Caroline French
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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. |
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Analyse approaches to conflict resolution and identify conflict styles. D1.14.19. D2. 11. D2.14 |
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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Definition of Groups and Teams and Role and Development of Groups
Characteristics of groups; Functions of groups; Group structure; Group norms; Group goals; A brief history of the field of group dynamics. 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. 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. D1.8.D2.16. D5 7.11.
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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. D2.16
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Creative Problem Solving
Edward de Bono Six Thinking Hats technique to problem solving: to explore different perspectives towards a complex situation or challenge. D3.5.
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Understanding Conflict
Key theories related to conflict and distinguish between functional and dysfunctional conflict. Conflict styles and strategies for dealing with conflict.D1.14.19. D2. 11. D2.14
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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. D5.16.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
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Contact |
D1: 8,14,19
D2: 11,14,16
D3: 5
D5: 7,11,16 |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
D1.8.14.19
D2.11.16.
D3. 5
D5. 7.11.16 |
15 Weeks per Stage |
6.73 |
101 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Thiagarajan S. Parker, Glenn. (1999), Teamwork & Teamplay Games and Activities, New York Pfeiffer.
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Larson, Carl E. Lafasto, Frank, M.J. (1989), Teamwork: What must go right/ what can go wrong., Sage Press.
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Belbin, M. (2010), Team Roles at Work. Oxford, 2ed. Taylor & Francis, United Kingdom..
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De Bono, E.. (1985), Six Thinking Hats, Little brown Company, London.
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Lindsay, T. Orton, S.. (2014), Groupwork Practice in Social Work, Sage Publications Ltd, Exeter UK..
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Schwarz, R.. (2016), The Skilled Facilitator : A Comprehensive Resource for Consultants, Facilitators, Coaches, and Trainers, John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York..
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Denise Lyons. (2010), Creative Studies for the Caring Professions, Gill Education, p.289, [ISBN: 9780717147687].
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David Liddle. (2017), Managing Conflict: A Practical Guide to Resolution in the Workplace., Kogan Page, UK, [ISBN: 9780749480882].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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