GROUP LEADING PROPOSAL ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW You will lead a 1–2-hour

GROUP LEADING PROPOSAL ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
You will lead a 1–2-hour group session in your local community. The purpose of this assignment
is for you to gain experience planning and leading a group with attention to group dynamics;
content and process; ethical and effective group facilitation; and leadership responsibilities.
INSTRUCTIONS
The proposed group must have between 5–12 adult participants present (not online), excluding
yourself and any co-leader.
· You may use a group that you already lead.
· You may lead a session for a group that you are a member of (with the leader’s approval).
· You may “guest lead” an existing group (with the organization’s and leader’s approval);
however, not the same group you are attending for the Support Group Experience.
· You may organize a one-time group meeting for the purpose of this assignment. The group
must not consist only of your own family members.
Note that after submitting this proposal, you must check for correspondence from your instructor
regarding changes/feedback/approval of your proposal prior to leading the group. While there is
some flexibility in the type of group and its purpose, these important parameters must be met:
1. All group members must be engaged and participate orally.
2. The session must give opportunity for all group members to share meaningful, personal
information openly.
3. You will practice the group leader skills described in the Jacobs et al. text, including:
a. Opening the meeting in a way that engages and provides necessary information;
b. Guiding and keeping the group on task and purpose;
c. Holding, shifting, and deepening the focus;
d. Using active and empathetic listening;
e. Reflecting, clarifying, and summarizing;
f. Asking effective and appropriate questions;
g. Linking, cutting off, and drawing out members; and
h. Closing the meeting within an agreeable timeframe.
4. The meeting may take place in a church context, but the focus must not be Bible
study/discussion or prayer with little or no time for or emphasis on sharing personal
information. Possible topics could be grief, anger, time management, parenting, etc.
5. While there may be a psychoeducational component of the meeting, it must not be mainly a
lecture, presentation, sermon, etc. The majority of time must be spent in group interaction.
6. As the leader, you must model appropriate behavior and cultivate a caring, supportive, safe,
encouraging, and accepting environment. You must closely observe members and facilitate
effective processing of the meeting’s content while managing your own emotions and
reactions.
7. You must not lead a psychotherapy group, which would normally require licensure.
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Any exceptions to these parameters must be discussed with and approved by the instructor at
his/her discretion on a case-by-case basis. Also, note that in order to receive credit for leading, the
group and the meeting must be consistent with your approved proposal.
The paper must be submitted as a Word document and be well written; well organized; and free
of grammar, spelling, or other writing errors. Although you may use first person, it must
otherwise be in current APA format. An abstract and references page are not required. Provide
the following information, using these headings:
Introduction and Background
Briefly describe your prior experience leading groups. Explain your choice of group for this
assignment.
The Group Context
Briefly describe the (organizational) context for the group you propose to lead, as well as its
nature and general purpose. Is it an existing group? If so, is it open or closed, how long has it
been meeting, and how frequently? Is participation voluntary or mandatory? What is your prior
role and involvement in this group? Is the group created solely for this assignment?
The Setting
Disclose when you will lead your meeting (date, time, and length). What is the location and
setting for this meeting? How many participants do you expect? Provide relevant demographic
information about them. What is their relationship to you? What communication will be used to
announce/promote the meeting?
Meeting Goal and Norms
Identify the goal of the meeting and explain how and why this goal is appropriate for this
particular group and this meeting. Describe the ice-breaker or warm-up activity you plan you use
to open the meeting. What expectations and norms will you need to communicate up front in
regards to your role, confidentiality, member participation, etc.?
Meeting Content and Process
Describe the content for the middle phase of the proposed meeting in some detail and how it will
be processed, including format and type of exercise(s), if any. What materials, supplies and/or
props will you distribute? Provide a timeline for the session. You must plan with the number of
participants and the available time in mind, allowing enough time for processing and sharing.
Conclusion
Conclude your proposal with a final paragraph articulating your thoughts and feelings about the
proposed meeting. Also, disclose any additional pertinent information that was not asked above.
Remember, your group leading proposal is due on Sunday.
1. The paper must be submitted as a Word document and be well written; well organized; and free of grammar, spelling, or other writing errors. Although you may use first person, it must otherwise be in current APA format. An abstract and references page are not required. This is a group that you have not held in the past. It must be done after you receive approval from me.
2, Provide the following information, using these headings:
a. Introduction and Background: Briefly describe your prior experience leading groups. Explain your choice of group for this assignment.
b. The Group Context. Briefly describe the (organizational) context for the group you propose to lead, as well as its nature and general purpose. Is it an existing group? If so, is it open or closed, how long has it been meeting, and how frequently? Is participation voluntary or mandatory? What is your prior role and involvement in this group? Is the group created solely for this assignment?
c. The Setting. Disclose when you will lead your meeting (date, time, and length). What is the location and setting for this meeting? How many participants do you expect? Provide relevant demographic information about them. What is their relationship to you? What communication will be used to announce/promote the meeting?
d. Meeting Goal and Norms. Identify the goal of the meeting and explain how and why this goal is appropriate for this particular group and this meeting. Describe the ice-breaker or warm-up activity you plan you use to open the meeting. What expectations and norms will you need to communicate up front in regards to your role, confidentiality, member participation, etc.?
e. Meeting Content and Process. Describe the content for the middle phase of the proposed meeting in some detail and how it will be processed, including format and type of exercise(s), if any. What materials, supplies and/or props will you distribute? Provide a written timeline for the session that includes which activity you will use at what time during the session. You must plan with the number of participants and the available time in mind, allowing enough time for processing and sharing.
f. Conclusion. Conclude your proposal with a final paragraph articulating your thoughts and feelings about the proposed meeting. Also, disclose any additional pertinent information that was not asked above.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Sent Group Leading Proposal Grading Rubric
Group Leading Proposal Grading Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
35 to >32.0 pts
Advanced
• Proposal discloses all required aspects of the proposed meeting in sufficient depth & detail. • Proposal adheres to all parameters provided for the group leading assignment. • Proposal demonstrates careful planning with attention to group context, setting, participants, timeframe, goal, & purpose.
32 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
• Proposal discloses required aspects of the proposed meeting in acceptable depth & detail. • Proposal adheres to the parameters provided for the group leading assignment. • Proposal demonstrates some planning with attention to group context, setting, participants, timeframe, goal, & purpose.
3 pts
Below Expectations
• Several required content areas are missing or are poorly described & developed.
3 to >0.0 pts
Developing
• Proposal includes some required aspects of the proposed meeting & is somewhat developed. • Proposal adheres to most parameters provided for the group leading assignment. • Proposal demonstrates some planning, but lacks attention to group context, setting, participants, timeframe, goal, or purpose.
0 pts
Not Present
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization; Grammar, & Mechanics Format & Style
15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
• Well organized with an engaging introduction, a logic progression of ideas & transitions that are clear & maintain flow of thought. • Focused & concise with main points sufficiently developed. • Spelling, grammar, punctuation, & capitalization is correct. • Sentences are coherent, complete, clear, & varied. • Choice of words, tense & tone is appropriate. • Title page, header, margins font, spacing, & heading are consistent with APA style. • References & in-text citations correspond & are correct.
13 to >12.0 pts
Proficient
• Generally well organized with a good introduction, progression of ideas & transitions that are clear & maintain flow of thought. • Focused & concise with main points somewhat developed. • Spelling, grammar, punctuation, & capitalization is acceptable. • Sentences are generally coherent, complete, & clear. • Choice of words, tense & tone is acceptable. • Title page, header, margins font, spacing, & heading are generally in APA style. • References & in-text citations correspond & are correct.
12 to >10.0 pts
Developing
• May lack an engaging introduction, a logic progression of ideas and/or transitions that are clear & effective to maintain flow. • Focus may be lacking & main points needing development. • Spelling, grammar, punctuation, or capitalization is incorrect. • Sentence structure needs to be developed. • Word choice, tense, or tone may be problematic. • Title page, header, margins font, spacing, & heading are inconsistent with APA style. • References & in-text citations may conflict or be incorrect
10 to >0.0 pts
Below Expectations
• Organization is poor. • There may be a lack of focus; ideas may be vague, confusing, or underdeveloped. • Multiple writing, grammar, or sentence structure errors are present. • The paper does not adhere to APA format
0 pts
Not Present

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