communication (PB#4) Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues (PB #13) Research Article Critique Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities Students will substantively and affectively prepare for action with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (PB #29) Students will facilitate transitions and endings (PB #40) Treatment Group Activity Task Group Activity Group Activities in Class and at Outside Facility ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the University's status as an institution of higher education. In the class setting, students shall follow their instructors’ directions and observe all academic standards and requirements published in course syllabi and other course materials. A student is responsible for responding to an academic dishonesty report issued by an instructor or other University authority. If a student fails to respond after proper attempt at notification, the University may take appropriate academic actions in the absence of the student. If a student disagrees with an instructor’s determination of academic dishonesty or with an academic penalty that is calculated into the course grade, the student may appeal to the chair of the instructor’s department within three (3) days of receiving the instructor’s written decision. The student’s written request for appeal must detail: (1) whether the student is requesting appeal of the finding of academic dishonesty or the instructor’s academic penalty, or both; (2) the specific basis for the appeal; and (3) any factual information in support of the student’s case, including any specific evidence. To see the full university policy, consult Student Standards of Academic Integrity #18.1.16. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The University of North Texas complies with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The University of North Texas provides academic adjustments and auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities, as defined under the law. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation, please see the instructor and/or contact the Office of Disability Accommodation at during the first week of class.
Week 1 September 3 Class Introduction Syllabus review Course overview & expectations Quiz # 1 (in class) Week 2 September 10 Introduction to Group Work Task Group sign-up Treatment Group Assignments Toseland & Rivas, Ch. 1 Week 3 September 17 Historical & Theoretical Developments of Group Toseland & Rivas, Ch. 2 Quiz #2 (on Blackboard) Reflection #1 (on Blackboard) Week 4 September 24 Group Leadership Treatment Group 1 Toseland & Rivas, Ch. 4 Quiz #3 (on Blackboard) Week 5 October 1 Planning the Group Treatment Group 2 Toseland & Rivas, Ch. 6 Quiz #4 (on Blackboard) Week 6 October 8 Group Dynamics: Communication, Cohesion, Culture & Social Integration Ice Cream Social—meet at Denton Rehab & Nursing 2229 North Carroll Boulevard, Denton, TX 76201 Treatment Group 3 Toseland & Rivas, Ch. 3 No Quiz this week Reflection #2 (on Blackboard) Week 7 October 15 Diversity Treatment Group 4 Toseland & Rivas, Ch. 5 Quiz #5 (on Blackboard) Research Article Critique (on Blackboard) Week 8 October 22 Starting the Group/Assessment Treatment Group 5 Toseland & Rivas, Chs. 7 & 8 Quiz #6 (on Blackboard) Week 9 October 29 Middle Stage Treatment Group 6 Toseland & Rivas, Chs. 9 & 10 Quiz #7 (on Blackboard) Reflection #3 (on Blackboard) Week 10 November 5 Termination Treatment Group 7 Toseland & Rivas, Ch. 13 Quiz #8 (on Blackboard) Week 11 November 12 Self-Help Groups Treatment Group 8 See Blackboard for Articles Quiz #9 (on Blackboard) Reflection #4 (on Blackboard)