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PSYP8908 – Working with Groups
2021 – Session 2, Intensive attendance, North Ryde
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Julie Boulis
Joanne Earl
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MProfPsych
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides theory and skills training in group processes and group leadership. As with other Units, this Unit is run in an experiential fashion to teach student to analyse group processes of both external and in-class groups. The unit teaches strategies to lead and facilitate group therapy in a variety of contexts and with a variety of clinical client populations (e.g. anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, psychosis). The application group modes for skills training, such as problem solving skills, social skills training and stress management, is taught. Knowledge of and development of skills for self-care practice are presented. Practical considerations inherent in the application of group-treatment approaches, such as the integration of individuals differing with respect to age, sex, diagnosis and religion, are also addressed.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Design, implement and evaluate psychological group intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
- ULO2: Review and evaluate the current research and theory in the field of clinical group work, and create group interventions and treatments to test hypotheses generated from a client's presenting issues, particularly with Indigenous Australians.
- ULO3: Apply communication skills effectively in writing and through verbal communication.
- ULO4: Evaluate behaviour consistent with the legal requirements, regulatory frameworks, guidelines and code of conduct relevant to psychologists.
- ULO5: Analyse the issues and obstacles for delivering effective group interventions, particularly with Indigenous Australians, diverse, and vulnerable populations.
General Assessment Information
Late submissions, without an approved extension, will receive a 5% per day penalty including weekends and public holidays. If you submit the assessment task 10 days or more beyond the due date, you will be awarded a maximum of 50% of the overall assessment marks. No further submissions will be accepted after the marked assignments are returned and feedback is released to students.
All extensions need to be formally requested via ask.mq.edu.au in line with the special consideration policy.
Any requests for remark need to follow the Psychology process and must be applied within 2 weeks of the assessment task being returned. Information will be provided on iLearn.
It is Psychology policy that letter grades, not numeric marks, are released for written assessment tasks.
Word count penalty: 5% of the possible mark will be deducted per 100 words over the word limit for the assessment task. An additional 99 words beyond the limit can be written without penalty.
Supplementary assessment tasks will only be provided following an approved Special Consideration application, and only when appropriate. Supplementary assessment tasks, including supplementary exams, can be in a different format to the original assessment task.
Sitting the final exam is compulsory in order to be eligible to pass the unit. Any student who does not attempt the final exam will be granted a Fail Absent grade.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Group intervention report | 50% | No | 25th September 2021 |
| Live Skills demonstration | 50% | No | 13th October 2021 |
Group intervention report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 51 hours
Due: 25th September 2021
Weighting: 50%
In 2500 words, students will evaluate an appropriate intervention for group therapy.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Design, implement and evaluate psychological group intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Review and evaluate the current research and theory in the field of clinical group work, and create group interventions and treatments to test hypotheses generated from a client's presenting issues, particularly with Indigenous Australians.
- Apply communication skills effectively in writing and through verbal communication.
Live Skills demonstration
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: 13th October 2021
Weighting: 50%
In groups, students present, for 25 minutes, a scenario for running a group. Students are assessed on their individual contribution to the presentation.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate behaviour consistent with the legal requirements, regulatory frameworks, guidelines and code of conduct relevant to psychologists.
- Analyse the issues and obstacles for delivering effective group interventions, particularly with Indigenous Australians, diverse, and vulnerable populations.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
This unit will be delivered entirely online as a result of COVID.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Grading
Macquarie University, and Psychology postgraduate courses, follow standards-based assessment of student performance. All individual assessment tasks are subject to moderation, consistent with the Assessment Policy and Procedure. A student’s final mark for this unit, and associated grade, must reflect their attainment of the unit learning outcomes, and isn’t necessarily a simple summation of their individual assessment items.
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Unit information based on version 2021.01R of the Handbook