Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES (PhD) | |
| Code | EGT817 |
| Name | Group Dynamics |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof.Dr. ŞÜKRAN KILBAŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The student will demonstrate understanding of principles of group dynamics, including group process components, developmental stage theories, group members oles and behaviors, and therapeutic factors of group work -demonstrate understanding of group leadership styles and approaches, including characteristics of various types of group leaders and leadership styles -demonstrate understanding of theories of group counseling, including commonalties, distinguishing characteristics, and pertinent research and literature -demonstrate understanding of group counseling methods, including group counselor orientations and behaviors, appropriate selection criteria and methods, and methods of evaluation of effectiveness -demonstrate understanding of approaches used for other types of group work, including task groups, psychoeducational groups, and therapy groups -demonstrate understanding of professional preparation standards for group leaders -demonstrate understanding of ethical and legal considerations related to group work -become more conscious of his/her personal growth through participation as a group member.
Course Content
A study of group development, dynamics, and theories in relation to group guidance, group counseling, and group therapy. Leadership styles, techniques and roles are explored, and ethical and legal issues related to group interventions are discussed.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Group Dynamics: Group process components |
| LO02 | Developmental stage theories |
| LO03 | Roles and behaviors of group members |
| LO04 | Therapeutic factors of group work |
| LO05 | Group leadership styles and approaches |
| LO06 | Characteristics of various types of group leaders |
| LO07 | Leadership styles |
| LO08 | Theories of group counseling |
| LO09 | Commonalties |
| LO10 | Distinguishing characteristics |
| LO11 | Latest research and literature |
| LO12 | Group counseling methods |
| LO13 | Group counselor orientations and behaviors |
| LO14 | Appropriate selection criteria and methods |
| LO15 | Methods of evaluation of effectiveness |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and at specialized based on Master's degree qualifications. | |
| PLO02 | - | Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with; evaluates the new and complex ideas analyzing by a systematic approach. | |
| PLO03 | - | Comes up with the specific definitions and results through educational sciences field using specialized knowledge. | |
| PLO04 | - | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas with educational sciences | |
| PLO05 | - | Researches an original topic regarding educational sciences field using methods and skills at a high level and advanced statistical techniques. | |
| PLO06 | - | Develops innovative and original knowledge, method, design or practice; adapts or applies it to another field | |
| PLO07 | - | Conducts an original study bringing innovation to the field or adapting the practice to a different field independently. | |
| PLO08 | - | Contributes to broaden the knowledge within the field, publishing their scientific studies in national and/or international refereed journals. | |
| PLO09 | - | Takes the lead in contexts requiring the local and national interdisciplinary problem solving in practices regarding educational sciences. | |
| PLO10 | - | Uses the information and communication technologies required within the field effectively. | |
| PLO11 | - | Develops new ideas and methods regarding educational sciences using high level cognitive processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. | |
| PLO12 | - | Ethical acts in theoretical and practical studies on the educational sciences | |
| PLO13 | - | Evaluates the social relations and norms form a critical perspective and administrates the actions towards developing and transforming when needed. | |
| PLO14 | - | Communicates effectively with the related persons and experts in the field being able to discuss specific opinions and thoughts and defend when it is necessary. | |
| PLO15 | - | Communicates orally, in written and visually in at least a foreign language at advanced level. (European Language Portfolio C1 General Level) | |
| PLO16 | - | Provides cooperation with institutions and persons for achievement of the studies and practices within the field. | |
| PLO17 | - | Contributes to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements through the educational sciences field. | |
| PLO18 | - | Uses the strategic decision making processes in detecting the sources of the problems encountered regarding the field and solving them. | |
| PLO19 | - | Contributes to solutions of the problems encountered in scientific, social and ethical issues by field competence. | |
| PLO20 | - | Communicates and cooperates effectively with the stakeholders of the field by showing competence in the field. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group dynamics Group process components | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 2 | Developmental stage theories | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 3 | Group members roles and behaviors | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 4 | Therapeutic factors of group work | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 5 | Group leadership styles and approaches | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 6 | Characteristics of various types of group leaders | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 7 | Leadership styles | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written exam | |
| 9 | Commonalties | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 10 | Distinguishing characteristics | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 11 | Latest research and literature | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 12 | Group counseling methods | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 13 | Group counselor orientations and behaviors | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 14 | Appropriate selection criteria and methods | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 15 | Methods of evaluation of effectiveness | Lecture, presentation and discussion | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written exam |