Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) Group Work in Different Settings Syllabus - Mumbai University

About this course

This course enables students to appreciate the significance of various forms of program media to engage with diverse client groups. They also learn about difference between program media and mass media and develop skills of effectively using program media as a tool for rapport building, engaging, expression, reflection and bringing positive changes with group work as a context of practice. Students also learn about application of group work in numerous settings including health, education, community, and correctional settings. They also learn about various models of practice as being implemented in each of these settings and analyze how group work methods work towards promotion of psychosocial well-being of groups and individuals in society.

Course objectives

• To enable Students to:
• Learn about different forms of program media and acquire skills towards effective use of program media while working with diverse groups;
• Appreciate the scope of group work method in institutional and community settings
• Learn about various models of practice of group work in Indian context
• Develop self-awareness and sensitivity as a group

Learning outcomes

• CO 149 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly:
• CO 150 Demonstrate skills of using various forms of program media while engaging with diverse client groups
• CO 151 Discuss aspects of group work method in various settings- forming groups, support groups, towards healing of individuals and groups
• CO 152 Exhibit self-awareness and sensitivity as a group work facilitator

Unit I: Application of Group Work in different Settings-I

• Group Work Practice in Child Care, Family, Youth, Education Healthcare, Correctional
• Models of practice- Remedial, Reciprocal, Developmental Model, and Life Skills
• Group Work Practice in Community Development, and Industrial Settings.
• Models of Practice: SHGs, Support Groups, Community Based Organizations as a Model

Essential readings

• Rao, N. S., & Sahajpal, P. (2013). Counselling and guidance. McGraw Hill Education.
• Expressive Art Activities for children surviving Abuse and Neglect, Pooja Varma, ResearchGate, 2020
• Mishra, P. D., & Mishra, B. (2010). Social group work: theory and practice. New Royal Book Co.
• Doel, M. (2006). Using group work. Routledge
• Gadha M. Das & Dr. Subramanian Lalitha. Social group Work with Young People in Tamil Nadu, India: A Case Study of Civic Engagement.
• Youth and Policy online journal

Unit II: Use of Program Media

• Significance and relevance of program media
• Use of program media while working with diverse groups- puppets, street play, awareness songs, group sessions and use of expressive arts

Essential readings

• Pereira, M. (1994). Development Communication Handbook: Ideas, Skills, Illustrations. Indore: Satprakashan Kendra. Pragasam, M., & Yadav, A. (2002). Street Plays on Community Health.
• Secunderabad: The Catholic Association of India. Pragasam, M., & Yadav, A. (2003). Group Media: Trainer’s Manual. Secunderabad: The Catholic Association of India