SWK292: Discuss What Constitutes a “Successful” Small Group: Social Work Practice and Skills Lab II: Working with Small Groups Essay, SUSS, Singapore

Assignment Brief:

Part 1

Defining “Success” in Small Groups (40%) In your own words, discuss what constitutes a “successful” small group. In your discussion, outline and explain what you would consider being FOUR (4) essential criteria, applicable to all kinds of treatment and task groups, that must be met in order for a small group to be considered “successful”.

Your discussions should utilize group work knowing that you have learned from your class sessions and readings.

Part 2

Evaluation of a Small Group (60%) Briefly introduce a small group (5-10 members) that you had participated in, or are currently participating in, in your personal or professional life.

It can be a group that you belong(ed) to, in your place of worship; at your place of work; as part of a school project; or as part of your personal interests, like a music or sports training group.

Analyze the group’s success (so far) according to the four criteria that you have outlined in Part 1 of the paper.

Discuss your ideas and suggestions for the group’s improvement.