BHAV 210 Group Process & Dynamics

5 credits

The student will learn effectiveness of groups by using a variety of roles, models and norms of the group process. Student will participate as group members and develop group leadership skills through co-facilitation of group using appropriate strategies and activities.

Prerequisites: BHAV 110

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the value and effectiveness of the group process in social and human services.
Explain the task oriented, maintenance, and individual roles of group members
Analyze three styles of group leadership
Apply their individual style of group leadership to a variety of groups
Identify and describe the four stages of group development
Analyze individual goal-related behavior and communication styles
Evaluate their individual strengths and weaknesses in handling conflict constructively
Participate effectively as group members with role flexibility
Plan and implement effective group activities

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

transfer to baccalaureate degree programs
facilitate client groups and effectively resolve conflicts

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of teamwork.

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50