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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI426 |
| Name | Group Counseling Practices |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | MÜNİR YALÇIN ORTAKALE |
| Course Instructor |
MÜNİR YALÇIN ORTAKALE
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Aim of this course is to have students apply and use attitudes, knowledge and skills gained from Principles and Techniques of Group Counseling and experience a real group counseling process.
Course Content
In this course, students are asked to be a member of a real counseling group. Students use their helping skills for both their own and the others' personal and professional development.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Summarizes grup function according to grup stages. |
| LO02 | Explains their own personal or social problems as a members of group in group counseling. |
| LO03 | As a member of a group, uses helping skills to solve other member's problems |
| LO04 | Facilitates other group member's self-disclosure with suitable feedback in the group. |
| LO05 | Produces solutions to the problems emerging in the group. |
| LO06 | Behaves appropriately according to ethical rules |
| LO07 | Explains the basic skills in group process and management |
| LO08 | Relates helping skills with issues occuring in the improving stages of the group. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the main concepts, questions and issues in the field and the sub-fields of psychology. | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the concepts of scientific research methods and principles. | 1 |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 2 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Explain the ethical principles and values of psychology and conducts research and application in accordance with these principles. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Applies critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills in techniques and methods of psychology profession. | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Explains the cognitive processes of humans and animals. | 1 |
| PLO09 | - | Comprehends the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with scientific thinking | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 2 |
| PLO11 | - | Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary teamwork and demonstrates their application skills. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Applies therapeutic and empathic communication skills with ethical responsibility. | 5 |
| PLO14 | - | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 4 |
| PLO17 | - | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 1 |
| PLO18 | - | Applies communication skills on professional level in human relations and group works. | 4 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 4 |
| PLO20 | - | Explains verbally and in writing effectively. Develops himself with the principle of lifelong development in addition to professional development, for the individual development of the scientific, social, cultural and sportive areas. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. Applies successfully the knowledge and skills learned in basic and applied psychology. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explaining th content of the course. Arrangement of assignments and projects. | Reading: Carroll, M.R., Wiggins, J.D. (2008). (In three weeks). | |
| 2 | Applicatons of basic group counseling skills. - Reviewing basic group counseling techniques. - Expressing the type of the group to be held ( Encounter Groups.) | Reading: Carroll, M.R., Wiggins, J.D. (2008). (In three weeks). | |
| 3 | Inititating group process ( about 12 sessions) by the group leader. Session 1: Get ıntroduced with group members. Introduction of the group and its purposes. | Reading group techniques and ıntervention strategies. After each session, student will write their experience related to the sessions they attend . | |
| 4 | Session 2 | Reading group techniques and ıntervention strategies. After each session, student will write their experience related to the sessions they attend . | |
| 5 | Session 3 | Reading group techniques and ıntervention strategies. After each session, student will write their experience related to the sessions they attend . | |
| 6 | Session 4 | Reading group techniques and ıntervention strategies. After each session, student will write their experience related to the sessions they attend . | |
| 7 | Session 5 | Reading group techniques and ıntervention strategies. After each session, student will write their experience related to the sessions they attend . | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | |
| 9 | Session 6 | Reading group techniques and ıntervention strategies. After each session, student will write their experience related to the sessions they attend . | |
| 10 | Session 7 | Reading group techniques and ıntervention strategies. After each session, student will write their experience related to the sessions they attend . | |
| 11 | Session 8 | Reading group techniques and ıntervention strategies. After each session, student will write their experience related to the sessions they attend . | |
| 12 | Session 9 | Reading group techniques and ıntervention strategies. After each session, student will write their experience related to the sessions they attend . | |
| 13 | Session 10 | Reading group techniques and ıntervention strategies. After each session, student will write their experience related to the sessions they attend . | |
| 14 | Session 11 | Reading group techniques and ıntervention strategies. After each session, student will write their experience related to the sessions they attend . | |
| 15 | SESSION 12: Evaluation of the group process. - Member's evaluation of their own group experience, levels of group participation and what they acquired from the group. - Leader's evaluation of group process and group members. | Reading group techniques and ıntervention strategies. After each session, student will write their experience related to the sessions they attend . | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |