Course Language:
İngilizce
Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to teach the theory of group counseling to the students.
Course Content:
A broad understanding of group development, dynamics and counseling theories are explored.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Case Study, 3: Discussion, 4: Demonstration, 5: Group Work 6: Microteaching 7: Problem-Solving
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Supply Type, B: Multiple Choice C: Incomplete D: True/False E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio G: Performance Type I: Report
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Obtain general information about group counseling. | 1,2,3,4,5 | A,I |
| 2) Distinguish group counseling, group psychotherapy and group guidance | 1,2,3,4,5 | A,I |
| 3) Gain knowledge about group process | 1,2,3,4,5 | A,I |
| 4) Learn the basic concepts of group counseling | 1,2,3,4,5 | A,I |
| 5) Gain knowledge about group leadership | 1,2,3,4,5 | A,I |
| 6) Learn the techniques of group counseling | 1,2,3,4,5 | A,I |
Course Flow
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Group counseling | Group counseling |
| 3 | Therapeutic factors | Group counseling |
| 4 | Interpersonal learning, group cohesiveness | Group counseling |
| 5 | The leader: Basic tasks | Group counseling |
| 6 | Working with here and now | Group counseling |
| 7 | Transference and transparency | Group counseling |
| 8 | Selection of clients | Group counseling |
| 9 | The composition of the group | Group counseling |
| 10 | The beginning of the group | Group counseling |
| 11 | Advanced group | Group counseling |
| 12 | Problem clients | Group counseling |
| 13 | The training of the group leaders | Group counseling |
| 14 | General Evaluation |
Recommended Sources
| Textbook |
Theory & Practice of Group Psychotherapy, Irvin Yalom
Theory & Practice of Group Counseling, Gerald Corey |
| Additional Resources |
Material Sharing
| Documents | Additional supplemental materials sent via e-mail. |
| Assignments | Movie and book analysis, group study and group presentation |
| Exams |
Assessment
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | ||
| Quizzes | ||
| Assignment | 4 | 70 |
| Total | 70 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 30 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 70 | |
| Total | 100 |
| COURSE CATEGORY | Expertise/Field Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Having knowledge of past, basic though and principles of the PCG, and implementing PCG | X | |||||
| 2 | Comprehending meaning and importance of the coordination, consultation/consulting and supervision in the PCG field, and implementing them | X | |||||
| 3 | Having knowledge of ethical rules accepted by national and international PCG associations, and implementing them | X | |||||
| 4 | Learning to accept everyone as they are / with all kind of features by the multicultural approach | X | |||||
| 5 | Learning theories/information about cultural awareness, cultural social justice, solution of conflicts, and other cultural behaviors; for development and health of human soul, mind and body, and implementing them | X | |||||
| 6 | Learning theories related to the development, learning and personality development so as to facilitate positive development and wellness of individual for his/her life time, and implementing them | X | |||||
| 7 | Understanding the environmental factors affecting normal and abnormal behaviors, psychopathology, disability conditions and crisis during his/her development process, | X | |||||
| 8 | Learning and implementing the career consulting, processes, techniques and sources, career development and decision-making model so as to include those applied to certain groups in the global economy | X | |||||
| 9 | Learning psychological consulting theories, being aware and use of intervention techniques suitable for counselees in practice | X | |||||
| 10 | Learning group process, roles and behaviors of group members, group working, therapeutic factors, and principles and techniques of group dynamics containing developmental stages | X | |||||
| 11 | Learning varieties and skills of being group leader and implementing them | X | |||||
| 12 | Gaining understanding to assess individual and group approaches within framework of multicultural society | X | |||||
| 13 | Comprehending and implementing standardized and non-standardized tests containing the environmental assessment, performance assessment, individual and group assessments and inventory methods, psychological testing, and behavioral observations, as well as basic concepts of other assessment techniques | X | |||||
| 14 | Learning qualitative and quantitative scientific research methods, comprehending importance to make research in the field of PCG and to present results in written, and implementing them | X | |||||
| 15 | Learning how to use internet and technology for accessing information, sharing information, professional development and data analysis | X | |||||
| 16 | Sticking to confidentiality principle in the PCG services, believing that benefiting from the PCG services is open to everyone for their life time on voluntarily basis | X | |||||
| 17 | Understanding the barriers before education of students who need special education and supporting students in these fields | X | |||||
ECTS
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Mid-terms | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Assignments | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Final examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Work Load | 129 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 5.16 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 |