Interpersonal and Group Process

This subject is not offered in 2014.

125 hours. Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs/online classes) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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A study of theory and skills relevant to managing complex and challenging interactions in educational settings; research on effective conflict management models and skills and applications to formal and informal negotiation and problem solving; a study of group dynamics and group processes applicable to leading participatory approaches to curriculum development and education tasks. Applied exercises are used to enhance skills in leading collaborative, inclusive and participatory approaches to wellbeing.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate a critical awareness of the theory and practice of constructive conflict management and selectively apply a range of assertion and conflict management skills to negotiation and collaboration in a variety of student wellbeing contexts;
• demonstrate a critical awareness of the theory and practice of group dynamics and plan strategies to ensure the effective functioning of groups;
• develop evidence-based curriculum and participatory pedagogy to enhance student engagement and wellbeing.

Two 2,500 word assignments or equivalent projects (50 per cent each) one due in mid semester, one due at the end of semester

No prescribed text

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Draw upon theoretical knowledge to analyse and critically reflect on their educational practice;
• Demonstrate advanced competencies in educational practices related to student wellbeing.