SCWK 3737 - Social Work Methods with Groups
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 42465,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dessalegn Guyo
Email: dnguyo@ysu.edu
Course Description
3737. Social Work Methods with Groups. In-depth analysis of problem-solving strategies and skills in working with small groups. Theory and research relating to practice. Social work purpose, functions, and values are addressed for the systems perspective. Prereq.: Social Work Majors Only. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Introduction to Group Work Practice, An, 8th edition | Toseland, Ronald W., author. | Rivas, Robert F., author. |
| Optional | An introduction to group work practice global edition, (8th ed.), Allyn & Bacon, MA. | Toseland, R. & Rivas, R., (2017) |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 1 | Topic: Review of Syllabus and Introduction into Group Work In lecture video: Ice Breaker & So you want to be a social worker video. Topic: Introduction Readings: Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 1 | Discussion 1: Proctoring Assignment 1: Implicit bias test Due 8/26 before 11:59:11pm: Discussion 1: Proctoring Due 8/27 before 5:50:37pm: Discussion 1: Proctoring - Reply Due 8/28 at 11:59pm: Assignment 1: Implicit Bias Test |
| 8/31 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 2 | Topic: Historical and Theoretical Considerations | Due: Quiz 1 Due 9/4 at 11:59pm: Quiz 1 Due 9/6 at 11:59pm: Quiz 2 |
| 9/7 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 3 | Topic: Group Dynamics and Group Development Readings: Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 3 | Due: Discussion 2 |
| 9/14 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 4 | Topic: Leadership | Due: Quiz 2 Due 9/18 before 11:59:42pm: Discussion 2: critical thinking Due 9/19 at 5:51pm: Discussion 2: critical thinking - Reply |
| 9/21 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 5 | Topic: Leadership and diversity | Due: Quiz 3 Discussion 3: Leadership Due 9/27 at 11:59pm: Quiz 3 |
| 9/28 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 6 In lecture video | Topic: Planning the Group Readings: Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 6 In lecture video: Developing a Proposal Activity (page 467-470) | Due: Quiz 4 Due 9/28 at 11:59pm: Assignment 2 Due 10/4 at 11:59pm: Quiz 4 |
| 10/5 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 7 | Topic: The Beginning Phase Readings: Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 7 | Due 10/6 before 11:59:37pm: Discussion 3: Reflection Due 10/7 before 5:50:14pm: Discussion 3: Reflection - Reply |
| 10/12 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 8 | Topic: Assessment Readings: Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 8 In lecture video: Assessments and Measures Activity | Due: Quiz 5 Due 10/18 at 11:59pm: Quiz 5 |
| 10/19 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 9 | Topic: Treatment groups: Foundation methods Readings: Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 9 | Due: Assignment 2. Group Observation Report Due: Quiz 6 Due 10/25 at 11:59pm: Quiz 6 |
| 10/26 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 10 | Topic: Treatment groups: Specialized methods | Due: Quiz 7 Discussion 4: Balancing confidentiality and group accountability |
| 11/2 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 11 | Topic: The task group: Foundation methods | Due: Quiz 8 Due 11/1 at 11:59pm: Quiz 7 Due 11/2 at 11:59pm: Assignment 3 |
| 11/9 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 12 | Topic: Task group: Specialized methods | Due: Discussion 5 Due 11/8 at 11:59pm: Quiz 8 Due 11/13 before 5:49:54pm: Discussion 4 Ethical Dilemmas in Group Work - Reply Due 11/12 before 11:59:29pm: Discussion 4 Ethical Dilemmas in Group Work |
| 11/16 | Topic Toseland & Rivas, Chapters 13 In lecture video | Topic: Ending the Groups Work Readings: Toseland & Rivas, Chapters 13 In lecture video: Termination/Ending the Group – PREZI, Icebreaker and Lecture | Due: Quiz 10 Due 11/15 at 11:59pm: Quiz 9 |
| 11/23 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapters 14 | Topic: Evaluation Readings: Toseland & Rivas, Chapters 14 In lecture video: Frontline – Social Worker Short Film, Icebreaker and Lecture | Presentations Due 11/23 at 11:59pm: Quiz 10 Due 11/25 at 11:59pm: Assignment 4 Power point presentation Due 11/27 before 5:49:33pm: Discussion 5 Designing a Task Group for Social Change - Reply Due 11/26 before 11:59:04pm: Discussion 5 Designing a Task Group for Social Change |
| 11/30 | Presentation weeks Discussion 6: Ending group meeting case | Presentation weeks Discussion 6: Ending group meeting case | Presentation weeks Discussion 6: Ending group meeting case |
| 12/7 | Final week | Final week Due: Final exam week | Final week Due: Final exam week Due 12/8 before 8:25:03pm: discussion 6 case scenario - Reply Due 12/7 before 11:59:51pm: discussion 6 case scenario Due 12/8 at 11:59pm: Final exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.