Module 3 purpose of groups
- 2. Copyright Š 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Purpose of Groups ď Being clear about the purpose of the group is perhaps the most important group leadership concept to be learned. ď Clarity of purpose helps the leader keep the members on course by suggesting relevant activities, asking relevant questions, and cutting off irrelevant discussions. Š2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
- 3. Copyright Š 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. When the Leader is Unclear About the Purpose, Groups Can Be⌠ď Confusing ď Boring ď Unproductive To Insure Clarity: ď Objectives should be well-defined ď The leader should follow the stated objectives. Š2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
- 4. Copyright Š 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Determin ing the Purpose of the Group ď The leader must assess the potential membersâ needs and then decide which kind of group will be most helpful. ď During the first session of any group, the leader needs to clarify the purpose with the members. ď First sessions have two purposes: ď Getting members comfortable with the group ď Introducing the content (anger, divorce, school) Š2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
- 5. Copyright Š 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Common Question sAbout Purpose ď Certain questions arise regarding the purpose of groups⌠ď Can the Group Have MoreThan One Purpose? ď Must Each Session Have a Purpose? ď Can the Purpose Change? ď CanThere Be No Purpose? ď If the Leader is Clear,Will the Members Be? Š2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
- 6. Copyright Š 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Purpose inSingle- Session Groups ď Some groups may meet only once⌠--a task group in a school setting --an psychoeducation group on nutrition --a job-seeking skill developmental group ď For single session groups, clarity of purpose is even more important. Š2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
- 7. Copyright Š 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Evaluating Groups ď An outcome evaluation model objectively examines reported behavioral changes in membersâ ď A self-evaluation model asks the leader to set objectives for a session/group and then assess outcomes ď A membersâ evaluation model can be done periodically and at the final session, giving the leader on-going and closing feedback Š2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
- 8. Copyright Š 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Research and Training in Group Leadership ď There continues to be a need for formal research to determine effectiveness of group work ď Training in group work needs to be tailored more to the needs of specific populations ď Trainees/students need more supervised experience to develop both general leadership skills and expertise in specific population areas Š2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.