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SOCIAL GROUP WORK WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION SETTING

J. SOLOMON JENIFER RAJ1S T M.S.W OF ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE, PALAYAMKOTTAI

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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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Current use of Group in IndiaGroup Work with Children and YouthGroup Work with WomenGroup Work with ElderlyGroup Work with WorkersGroup 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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Types of GroupsRemedial - aimed to improve certain skillsSupportive - giving emotional support to the studentsPsycho educational - deals with common issues occur at different stages of development

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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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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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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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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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Purpose of Group Work with Educational Institution Setting

A. Helping slow learnersB. Mainstreaming out of school children and youthC. Dealing with problem of drop outD. Helping youth acquire value educationE. Helping youth acquire skills to become self employedF. Generating awareness about Drug use, HIV/AIDS and other health issues

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Objectives of Educational Institution Setting Group Work

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Group Work with Normal ChildrenTo provide recreational service to childrenTo provide an experience of functioning in groupTo provide informal educationTo prepare children for social responsibility To develop life skillsTo provide help in dealing with problems of social functioning

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Group Work with street and working ChildrenTo 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 shelterTo provide informal education

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Group Work with Children in Residential InstitutionsTo 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 educationTo give Emotional support

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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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Skills of Social Group Worker in Educational Institutions Setting

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Skill in Analysing the Group SituationSkill in EvaluationSkill of Programme PlanningSkill in Interpreting Verbal CommunicationSkill of Answering Question

Skills of Social Group Worker in Educational Institutions Setting

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Cont..Skill in Effective Helping RelationshipSkill of EmpathySkill of Encouraging the Member’s FeedbackSkill of Active ListeningSkill in prioritization of the Problem

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Role of Social group worker in Educational Institution SettingEnabler BrokerAdvocateActivistMediatorNegotiator Educator

Initiator Co-coordinatorGroup FacilitatorCommunicator and Interpreter

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