Unit information: People in Systems in 2008/09

Unit name	People in Systems
Unit code	EDUCM5134
Credit points	20
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director	Ms. Di Brothers
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	EDUCM5132 & EDUCM5131
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Applied Community and Health Studies
Faculty	Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

Description including Unit Aims

This unit explores the organisation of and patterns within relevant systems, groups and contexts within which and with which counsellors work; this includes couples, families, groups and working contexts.

Aims:

This unit aims to equip students with an understanding of the effect on individuals of the systems within which they work and live. It will enable them to take account of those effects in their work as counsellors.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Successful completion of this unit will enable a student to:

• On the basis of reasoned argument, identify the effects on individuals within the systems of groups and organisations

• Explore interventions to optimise interactions in these settings

• Identify their own preferred mode of working in organisational settings

Teaching Information

• Tutor input and experiential exercises,

• Small group practice of counselling and feedback

• Small personal and professional development groups

• Workshops

Assessment Information

Either:

• Essay (4 – 4,500 words)

Or

• Case study (4 – 4,500) with a specific focus on systems

To demonstrate a critical understanding of theoretical frameworks relating to systems with particular emphasis on the systems of work, effective application of this knowledge to practice and evidence of researchmindedness.

Reading and References

• Tutor input and experiential exercises,

• Small group practice of counselling and feedback

• Small personal and professional development groups

• Workshops