JOSE MARIA COLLEGE

Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway, Sasa, Davao City

SYLLABUS in
PSYCH 9

Course Title Group Process and Program Development

Course Description A study of group development, dynamics, and theories in
relation to group guidance, group counseling, and group therapy.
Leadership styles, techniques and roles are explored, and ethical
and legal issues related to group interventions are discussed.
Upon course completion, class participants should be able to
demonstrate an understanding of theories and procedures used
in group settings.
Course Credits 3 units
Contact Hours/week 3 hours a week
Prerequisite None
Program Outcomes Performance Indicator
(Refer to PSG of the program)
Demonstrate the Understand and identify major psychological concepts and
capability to discuss theories, principles, concepts, and skills in psychology.
and analyze the major Develop arguments about and critically evaluate the
theories and concepts established principles in psychology, and
in psychology. Comprehend and evaluate new information related to
psychology (e.g. theory, concepts, data) that may be
presented in various forms and form various sources.

Demonstrate and Production of good quality psychological research.

apply the methods of
Demonstrate methods of inquiry in psychology.
psychological inquiry
Critically evaluate the appropriateness of different
in building
approaches to problem solving in the field and
knowledge on local
culture and context. Apply inquiry methods in making judgements and solve
problems in applied or an employment context.

Demonstrate and Correctly apply the theories, principles, concepts and skills in
apply psychological abnormal psychology in an employment context,
theories and methods Undertake research using the knowledge and skills in
in personal and psychology, and communicate the results of such research to
professional settings. both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Demonstrate Acceptance to graduate programs in Psychology and allied

capability for self- fields,
reflection and Employability in psychology-related profession,
independent learning Demonstrate the capability capable of handling basic job
in graduate education requirements in the field of teaching, research, human
or in a professional resource management, basic psychometrics, training and
context. development, among others, and in further developing
relevant knowledge in skills.

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Demonstrate Demonstrate appropriate behavior required in the
professional and psychology profession.
ethical behaviors in Observe ethical rules concerning conduct of research and
research and practice projects.
in Psychology.

Demonstrate the Establishes, maintains and develops working relationships

ability to relate with professional colleagues.
appropriately with Establishes, maintains and develops appropriate working
colleagues, clients and
relationship with clients and others, and
others in diverse
Displays sensitivity to cross cultural differences.
cultural setting.

Demonstrate the Assesses or evaluates individuals, groups, organizations or

conduct of situations,
psychological Understand assessment or evaluation needs,
assessments and Selects, designs or develops appropriate assessments or
evaluation. evaluation, and
Conducts assessments or evaluations, including
administration, scoring, interpretation, feedback and
application results.
Course Objectives Define the meaning of group and group dynamics
(Learning Outcomes) Identify the reasons why people join in groups
Discuss the effect of individual characteristics to group
process
Identify the factors affecting group membership
Recall the types of group involvement
Analyze the purpose of group formation
Distinguish the factors affecting group activity
Acquire the psychological methods used in group activity
session.
Apply the procedures in leading a group
Structure out an open and caring environment for facilitation
Course Outline
Week Topic
1 Introduction to Group Process
o Definition of Group
o Classification of Groups
2 Various Aspects of Group Process
Role of Group Facilitators and Participants
3 Group Activities
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45 - Getting Started by Building an Environment

Prelim Exam (July 19, 20, 22)
6-7 Group Cohesiveness
Nature of Value

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 8-9 Group Morale
Problem Solving and Decision Making
10 Leadership
Midterm Exam (August 26, 29, 30)
11 Leadership
12 Time Management
13-14 Semifinal Exam (September 20, 21, 23)
15 Communication
16-18 Final Exam (October 18, 19, 21)
Lab/Equipment/Mater Computer, LCD/Overhead projector
ials/Chemicals (if any)
Learning Resources Group Process, Group Division, 2nd Edition, Group Action.
(e.g. Textbooks and Baron, Robert S., Nrbert, Kess L. New York: McGraw Hill
References) House. 2003
Introductory Course in Group Dynamics Tria, Geraldine G.,
Loreto, Jao V. Philippines: Rex Book Store. 2002
Critical Thinking Leadership, 6th Edition. Moore, Noel
Brooks., Perker, Richard. London: May Field Publishing
Company. 2002
Grading System Participation/Performance 10%
Assignments/Projects 5%
Quizzes 15%
Periodical Exam 70%
TOTAL 100%

Semestral Grade:

Prelim 20%
Midterm 30%
Semifinal 20%
Pre-Final 30%
TOTAL 100%

Classroom Policies Students are expected to:

be collaborative, interactive
write a one paragraph summary of every material
read/presented in the class
raise an argument or issue during topic presentation
attend classes ready with all the required materials for
reading, viewing, listening and for other activities
Consultation Hours Friday: 5pm-9pm
Saturday: 10 am-2:00 pm

Prepared/Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

Atty. Charlotte F. Gallego Escobido, Abegail Grace B. Dr. Gloria P. Labor, Ed. D.

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Faculty Program Head Dean, CASE

Date: June 28, 2017

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