1. SOCIAL GROUP WORK
WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION SETTING
J. SOLOMON JENIFER RAJ
1ST M.S.W OF ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE,
PALAYAMKOTTAI
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2. Introduction
Group work is one of the primary methods of social work
which develops the ability to establish constructive
relationship in individuals through group activities.
This is also one of the effective ways of working with
Children, Youth and elder
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3. Current use of Group in India
Group Work with Children and Youth
Group Work with Women
Group Work with Elderly
Group Work with Workers
Group Work with Communities
Group Work with Children and Youth
Under this group the Educational setting group work practiced in
India and this is also one of the effective ways to work with children and
youth
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4. Types of Groups
Remedial - aimed to improve certain skills
Supportive - giving emotional support to the students
Psycho educational - deals with common issues occur at
different stages of development
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6. Social Group Work with
Educational Institution Setting
Many a time neither the parent nor the teacher are
aware of the fact that child is facing stress in school or
college Even if they do, they are not proficient in
dealing with the problem. The sources of stress may
from scholastic difficulties to the problem of
maintaining relationship. The organisational dynamic of
schools also makes an impact on the social and
academic adjustment of children and adolescents
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7. Sources of Stress
School policies such as rules for conduct and manner of
rule enforcement, number of teachers, their training and
educational status, etc., all of these can be potential
sources of stress.
Pressure from parent and teacher for achieving high
standards of academic performance and social behaviour,
are the most common source of stress.
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8. Girl in particular, cutting across all
socio economic strata, caste and
religious categories, face a high level
of stress from of these sources. The
stress, faced by children if left
unattended, may lead to mental
health problems and drop outs.
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9. Group Work is a Medium
Guidance and support is an effective way of
dealing with stress, and group is an ideal medium
to provide both. Ensuring educational inputs to
children outside the formal school setting also
poses a serious challenge in all developing
societies. The group work offers a useful
opportunity in addressing many of these issues.
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10. Purpose of Group Work with Educational
Institution Setting
A. Helping slow learners
B. Mainstreaming out of school children and youth
C. Dealing with problem of drop out
D. Helping youth acquire value education
E. Helping youth acquire skills to become self employed
F. Generating awareness about Drug use, HIV/AIDS and other health issues
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12. Group Work with
Normal Children
To provide recreational service to children
To provide an experience of functioning in group
To provide informal education
To prepare children for social responsibility
To develop life skills
To provide help in dealing with problems of social
functioning
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13. Group Work with street and working
Children
To provide recreational activities
To meet emotional needs of children
To develop life skills to strengthen capacities to
avoid exploitation and abuse
To provide livelihood and shelter
To provide informal education
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14. Group Work with Children in Residential
Institutions
To provide recreational activities
To develop life skills to strengthen their capacities to
manage life in an institution
To provide help in dealing with personal problems
To provide informal education
To give Emotional support
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15. Group work with
staff members
To provide recreational activities
To develop skills to strengthen their capacities to manage
the students
To give Emotional support
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16. Skills of Social Group Worker in
Educational Institutions Setting
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17. Skill in Analysing the Group Situation
Skill in Evaluation
Skill of Programme Planning
Skill in Interpreting Verbal Communication
Skill of Answering Question
Skills of Social Group Worker in Educational
Institutions Setting
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18. Cont..
Skill in Effective Helping Relationship
Skill of Empathy
Skill of Encouraging the Member’s Feedback
Skill of Active Listening
Skill in prioritization of the Problem
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19. Role of Social group worker in Educational
Institution Setting
Enabler
Broker
Advocate
Activist
Mediator
Negotiator
Educator
Initiator
Co-coordinator
Group Facilitator
Communicator and
Interpreter
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