Effective group work with young people

This book aims to improve the confidence of those working with young people and ensure that the 'group experience' is a positive one for both the practitioner and the group of young people

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Westergaard, Jane , 1959- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Maidenhead, England : Open University Press , c2009
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. The role of youth support workers with groups of young people
  • 2. Applying learning theory to personal learning and development group work
  • 3. Assessing needs and identifying a topic
  • 4. Setting aims and objectives leading to positive outcomes
  • 5. Activities to enable personal learning and development
  • 6. Getting the structure of sessions right
  • 7. Skills to facilitate personal learning and development
  • 8. group dynamics
  • 9. Managing challenging behavior and attitudes
  • 10. Evaluating personal learning and development