| Semester 2, 2021 Online | |
| Short Description: | Facilitation and Negotiation |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Psychology and Counselling |
| Student contribution band : | Professional Pathway Psych |
| ASCED code : | 090701 - Psychology |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: PSY1102 for students enrolled in the BPSH and BPSB programs and CDS1001 or CDS1002 for students enrolled in the BSCI (Counselling) major. Students from other programs who wish to take this course will need permission from the examiner.
Rationale
Facilitation and negotiation skills are central to a range of intervention approaches relevant to the practice of psychology and counselling. These include, but are not limited to, individual and group therapy, mediation, conflict management, teaching and training, psychoeducation, and the facilitation of learning. Consequently, some key areas of practice in psychology and counselling are contingent on sound knowledge of appropriate design frameworks and the capacity to utilise process skills effectively.
Synopsis
The course is divided into two parts. The first part concerns the theories and principles which underpin models of facilitation and negotiation. Topics include theories of learning, principles of process design, evaluation models applicable to facilitated processes, reflective practice, and facilitation microskills. The second aspect of the course focuses on application of theories and skill development in individual and group settings. Students are required to demonstrate process design, facilitation microskills, and process management, in a structured and supported group learning task.
Objectives
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the models and principles which underpin facilitation and negotiation;
- articulate and apply models of facilitated process design in a group setting;
- demonstrate mastery of applied microskills within a group facilitated process;
- demonstrate understanding of evaluation models pertinent to facilitated processes;
- critically evaluate awareness of self-in-context as a facilitator/negotiator.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Theories and principles underlying facilitation, approaches to process design, negotiation and presentation skills, facilitation microskills, group therapy and models of evaluation. | 30.00 |
| 2. | Types of, and contexts for, applied facilitation microskills including group therapy. | 5.00 |
| 3. | Process design issues pertinent to facilitation and negotiation. | 25.00 |
| 4. | Escalating intervention models for managing difficult facilitation and negotiation processes. | 20.00 |
| 5. | Professional practitioner tools for managing self-in-context during and following facilitated processes. | 20.00 |
Text and Materials
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=02&subject1=PSY2050)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference Materials
Student Workload Expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 50.00 |
| Online Lectures | 11.00 |
| Online Tutorials | 22.00 |
| Private Study | 78.00 |
Assessment Details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Reflection | 30 | 15 | 03 Aug 2021 | |
| Practical Group Assignment | 100 | 50 | 08 Sep 2021 | |
| Case Study | 70 | 35 | 20 Oct 2021 |
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled for them (such as lectures, tutorials,), and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the total marks available for each item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade students must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course (i.e. the Primary Hurdle). Note that the Conceded Pass is not available in this course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items. -
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Deferred and Supplementary examinations will be held in accordance with the Assessment Procedure . -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment Notes
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APA style is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use the 7th edition of the APA Style Manual to format their assignments. The APA Style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide.