S

ULTAN
Muhammad Dipatuan KUDARAT ISLAMIC ACADEMY Foundation,
Inc.
Brgy. Bulalo, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte
Academic Year 2026-2027
First Semester
COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE: Social Work Practice with Groups

SCHEDULE: 9:30 – 10:30 (AM) Monday, Wednesday & Friday
10:30 – 11: 30 (AM) Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
COURSE CREDIT: 3
PREREQUISITE: Filipino Personality and Social Work
CONSULTATION HOURS: 8:30 – 9:30 (AM) Tuesday & Thursday

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides social work students with knowledge to help them acquire
an understanding and appreciation of the basic knowledge and skills necessary for
beginning competence in social work practice particularly with small groups, both in
traditional settings such as hospitals, courts, and family and child-caring institutions, and
in recently developed or emerging settings such as human settlements and women-
oriented agencies. In addition, this course provides social work students with a clear
and up-to-date description of how small groups can be used as primary means of
helping clients.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

 Define and explain the stages of group development and the core theories that
make small groups an effective tool for helping clients.
 Demonstrate the foundational communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution
skills needed to guide a small group session competently.
 Apply tailored group work interventions that address the unique challenges of
clients in settings like hospitals, courts, and child-welfare institutions.
 Design and implement group work strategies that fit modern, evolving arenas like
human settlements and women-oriented advocacy organizations.
 Plan a complete group intervention from scratch and critically assess its impact
on client progress and empowerment.
COURSE OUTLINE

The following are the topics to be discussed on this course:

CHAPTER 1- Introduction to Social Group Work

 Social Work’s Focus of Concern
 The Development of Casework, Group Work and Community Organization
 The Generalist Approach
 Values Foundation
 Knowledge Foundation
CHAPTER 2- Social Work with Group: A Historical Background
 The Sixties: Prevention, Treatment and Developmental Goals
 The Seventies: Emphasizing Developmental Goals
 The Present Scene

CHAPTER 3 – The Uses of Groups

 Uses of Groups
 How Groups Effect Change
 An Integrated Approach to Work with Groups

CHAPTER 4 – Phases in Group Development

 Conceptions of Group Phases
 The Phases in Group Development

CHAPTER 5 – The Helping Process in Social Work with Groups

 Pre-Group Formation Activities of the Social Worker
 Individual-Focused Assessment and Planning
 Group-Focused Assessment and Planning
 Program Media
 Other Goal-Related Activities
 Plan Implementation
 Aspects of Plan Implementation
 Worker Stances During the Helping Process
 Evaluation
 Termination

CHAPTER 6 – Theoretical Models Approaches

 The Developmental Approach
 How the Approach Evolved
 Basic Characteristics
 Other Basic Characteristics of the Developmental Approach
 Methodological Principles
 Uses and Limitations of the Developmental Approach
 The Remedial Model
 The Target of the Remedial Model
 An Interactional View of Deviance)
 The Treatment Group
  The Treatment Sequence
 Strategy of Intervention
 The Interactionist Approach
 The Mediating Function
 The Group
 Phases of the Work
 The Crisis Intervention Approach
 What is a Crisis
 Crisis Intervention
 Characteristics of Crisis Intervention
 Phases in Crisis Intervention
 Target Population
 Advantages of Group Crisis Intervention
 Special Features of Crisis Intervention Groups
 The Four-Step Approach in Group Crisis Intervention
 Crisis Incident Stress Debriefing
 How is CISD done?

Appendices
 Appendix A- Group Structure and Process in Social Work
 Appendix B- Systems Theory
 Appendix C- Diagnostic Statement
 Appendix D- Social Work Practice with Groups: Other Models and Approaches
 Appendix E- Group Records

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

Weeks Dates Activity

1 June 22 – 26 Course Orientation and Discussion on Chapter 1:
Introduction to Social Group Works
2 June 29–July 3 Discussion of Chapter 1: The
Generalist Approach (Cont.)
3 July 6-10 Discussion on Chapter 2: Social Work with Group:
A Historical Background
4 July 13-17 Discussion on Chapter 2: Social Work with Group:
A Historical Background (Cont.)
5 July 20-21 Discussion on Chapter 3: The Uses of Groups
5 July 22-24 PRELIM EXAMINATIONS
6 July 27-31 Discussion on Chapter 3: The Uses of Groups
(Cont.)
7 Aug 3-7 Discussion on Chapter 4: Phases in Group
Development
8 Aug 10-14 Discussion on Chapter 4: Phases in Group
 Development (Cont.)
9 Aug 17-20 MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS
10 Aug 24-28 Discussion on Chapter 5: The Helping Process in
Social Work with Groups:
 Pre-Group Formation Activities of the Social
Worker
 Individual-Focused Assessment and
Planning
11 Sep 1-4 Discussion on Chapter 5: The Helping Process in
Social Work with Groups (Cont.)
 Group-Focused Assessment and Planning
 Program Media
 Other Goal-Related Activities
12 Sep 7-11 Discussion on Chapter 5: The Helping Process in
Social Work with Groups (Cont.)
 Plan Implementation
 Aspects of Plan Implementation
 Worker Stances During the Helping Process
13 Sep 14-15 Discussion on Chapter 5: The Helping Process in
Social Work with Groups (Cont.)
 Evaluation
 Termination
13 Sep 16-18 SEMIFINAL EXAMINATIONS
14 Sep 21-25 Discussion on Chapter 6: Theoretical Models
Approaches
 The Developmental Approach (How the
Approach Evolved, Basic Characteristics,
Methodological Principles, Uses and
Limitations)
15 Sep 28- Oct 2 Discussion on Chapter 6: Theoretical Models
Approaches (Cont.)
 The Remedial Model (Target, Interactional
View of Deviance, Treatment
Group/Sequence, Strategy of Intervention)
  The Interactionist Approach (The Mediating
Function, The Group, Phases of the Work)
16 Oct 5-9 Discussion on Chapter 6: Theoretical Models
Approaches (Cont.)
 The Crisis Intervention Approach (What Is a
Crisis, Characteristics, Phases, Target
Population, Advantages, Special Features)
 The Four-Step Approach in Group Crisis
Intervention
 Crisis Incident Stress Debriefing (How is
CISD done?)
17 Oct 12-13 Discussion on Appendices:
 Appendix A – Group Structure and Process
in Social Work
 Appendix B – Systems Theory
 Appendix C – Diagnostic Statement
 Appendix D – Social Work Practice with
Groups: Other Models and Approaches
 Appendix E – Group Records
17 Oct 14-16 FINAL EXAMINATIONS

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES

 Communicative activities – provide specific and relevant activities to develop

student’s communication skills, intrapersonal and interpersonal skills.
 Interactive approach - to promote conducive atmosphere of learning and build
rapport with peers.

 Subject matter center approach – to focus the importance and relevance of the
course to the student’s preparation in real-life scenarios.
 Electric approach – various forms of activities that will help the students in
better way of understanding the concept of the topic.

CLASSROOM POLICIES
The students of this course should strictly follow the rules:
 1. Attendance and Punctuality — Arrive on time for all classes and activities.
Arriving fifteen (15) minutes or more after the scheduled start time will be
marked as absent.

2. Dropping — For classes held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, students

will be dropped from the course upon incurring their 11th absence. For classes
held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, students will be dropped upon incurring their
8th absence. Students who are dropped will automatically receive a failing mark
for the course.

3. Cleanliness — Keep the classroom clean and orderly at all times. Dispose of
trash properly, return chairs and tables to their proper arrangement, and turn off
lights and fans before leaving.

4. Dress Code — Wear appropriate attire that complies with the school’s official
dress code, and wear your school ID at all times during class.

5. Use of Electronic Devices — Smartphones and other electronic devices may not
be used during class unless the instructor permits their use for academic
purposes.

6. Submission of Requirements — Submit assignments, projects, and other

outputs on or before the deadline. Late submissions will incur a deduction of
10% of the total score per day late, unless otherwise specified by the instructor.

7. Special Examination — Taking a special exam is allowed only for students who
were unable to take the examination on the scheduled date due to valid reasons.
The highest possible score for a special exam is 85%. Special exams will follow
a separate schedule set by the instructor.

8. Class Participation — Engage actively in class discussions and activities, and

contribute constructively to the learning environment.

9. Grievances and Concerns — Raise any concerns about the course or the
instructor directly with the instructor (or the appropriate department/office if
unresolved). Posting such concerns on social media or any public platform is
strictly prohibited.

10. No Permit, No Exam Policy — Students must settle their balances at the
business office before the scheduled examination date. No examination permit
will be issued to those with unpaid accounts.

GRADING POLICY

The grading policy will be based on the standard computation of Sultan Kudarat
Islamic Academy Foundation College.
GRADING SYSTEM

Class Participation 40%

- Quizzes 10%
- Recitation 10%
- Assignment 10%
- Conduct 10%

Preliminary Examination 10%

Midterm Examination 10%
Semifinal Examination 10%
Final examination 30%
TOTAL: 100%

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 Attendance and Participation

 Quizzes and Assignments
 Notebook
 Major Examinations
 Reporting

REFERENCES:

 Mendoza, T. L. (2002/2008). Social Work with Groups. Megabooks Company.

(This is the foundational Philippine textbook that contains these exact headings,
historical breakdowns of the decades, and appendices on group records and
diagnostic statements).
 Vinter, R. D. (1967). An Approach to Group Work Practice. University of Michigan
School of Social Work.
 Vinter, R. D. (1974). Program Materials in Group Work. In P. Glasser, R. Sarri, & R.
Vinter (Eds.), Individual Change Through Groups. Free Press.
 Tropp, E. (1971). A Humanistic Foundation for Social Group Work Practice.
Selected Academic Readings.
 Tropp, E. (1976). The Developmental Approach to Social Group Work. In R. W.
Roberts & H. Northen (Eds.), Theories of Social Work with Groups. Columbia
University Press.

Prepared by:

NAZLA T. SILONGAN
Instructor

Approved by:

BAI RASMIA T. ABAG, LPT

Dean of the Faculty