DSRS1210 Interpersonal and Group Skills

Dr Kerrie Lante

2012

4.5

1 x 50-minute lecture weekly
1 x 90-minute workshop weekly

HLTH1304 has been successfully completed

Weekly on-line questions (50%); Reflection paper (30%); Tutorial participation.

The topic considers interpersonal communication skills and group processes. The first aspect focuses on understanding the self in communication and explores the foundations of effective communication skills with an emphasis on perception, listening skills and verbal and non-verbal communication. The second gives attention to roles and tasks necessary to maintain a group or organisation. Emphasis is placed on using group and organisational theories in order to act as an advocate for persons with disabilities. This topic adopts an experiential learning approach.

This topic aims to provide students with the opportunity to learn about and apply interpersonal and group skills through:

outlining factors contributing to the development of effective verbal and nonverbal interpersonal communication skills
exploring the 'self' in communication
introduction to the characteristics of group dynamics utilising an experiential learning approach
investigating the theory related to the evolution of groups
discussing the various applications of the theory and skills of group dynamics
facilitating personal reflections of experiences in group activity
discussing the professional application of the theory and skills of group dynamics
discussing issues around decision making and group conflict and problem solving

Students must demonstrate they can:

articulate their understanding and application of interpersonal communication skills in practical and theoretical ways: e.g. effective interaction with peers and completion of relevant written work
take responsibility for and demonstrate their own learning through active participation in a range of individual and group activities.
discuss the relevance and application of effective interpersonal communication skills to current and/or future practical work in the disability field
describe a group in terms of the theory of group dynamics
participate as a member of a ""small group"" to develop a presentation
present personal reflections and insights in relation to the ""small group"" experience
present constructive and sensitive criticism to other group members, involving their performance,their roles and their impact on the dynamics of the group
describe the practical and professional application of the theory and skills of group dynamics.

Key dates and timetable

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