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Through the course materials, you have learned about how to effectively lead a group session. Which of the different skills described and demonstrated by Jacobs et al. do you feel would be the easiest and the hardest, respectively, for you to incorporate into your own group leadership and why? In your replies, integrate perspectives on group leadership and performance.
Please review the Discussion Assignment Instructions prior to posting. You may also click the three dots in the upper corner to Show Rubric.
Post-First: This course utilizes the Post-First feature in all Discussions. This means you will only be able to read and interact with your classmates’ threads after you have submitted your thread in response to the provided prompt.
Resources Required
Forsyth, D. R. (2019). Group dynamics (7th ed.). Cengage. ISBN: 97811337408851.
Jacobs, E. E., Schimmel, C. J., Masson, R. L., & Harvill, R. L. (2016). Group counseling: Strategies and skills (8th ed.). Cengage. ISBN: 9781305087309.
Mindtap (2018). Custom online access to videos accompanying Group counseling: Strategies and skills. ISBN: 9780357762240. [Includes a loose leaf version of the Jacobs et al. (2016) text].
***Bible must be included as a Reference
******Bible Verse MUST be in the post
Discussion Grading Rubric
Discussion Grading Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThread
20 to >18.0 pts
Advanced
• Fully addresses all aspects of the assigned topic. • Incorporates all required sources in a meaningful way. • Meets length parameters.
18 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
• Addresses most aspects of the assigned topic. • Incorporates the required sources in some way. • Length is acceptable.
16 to >14.0 pts
Developing
• Addresses some aspect(s) of the assigned topic. • Incorporates sources in a limited way. • May violate length parameters.
14 to >0.0 pts
Below Expectations
• Addresses the assigned topic in a limited way. • Required sources may not be incorporated.
0 pts
Not Present
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReplies
15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
• Replies extend a meaningful discussion by analyzing & building on threads. • Incorporate literature support in a meaningful way. • Meet length parameters. • The number of replies is as required.
13 to >12.0 pts
Proficient
• Replies extend a somewhat meaningful discussion by building on threads. • Incorporate literature support in some way. • Length is acceptable. • The number of replies is as required.
12 to >10.0 pts
Developing
• Replies relate to threads but contribute minimally to the discussion. • May cite or draw on literature in a limited way. • May violate length parameters. • The number of replies is as required.
10 to >0.0 pts
Below Expectations
• Replies fail to extend a meaningful analysis & discussion. • Literature support may not be incorporated. • May violate length parameters. • The number of replies may be fewer than required.
0 pts
Not Present
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure
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. • References & in-text citations are correct & in APA format.
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. • References/citations are correct & generally in APA format.
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. • References may be incorrect or include APA errors.
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. • References may be incorrect and/or violate APA format.
0 pts
Not Present
15 pts
Total Points: 50
DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
You will complete five Discussions in this course. You will post one thread that is between
300 and 350 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module. You will then post
two replies of between 200 and 250 words by Sunday 11:59 p.m. in the same module, except the
last two replies, which are due by Friday 11:59 p.m. of the last module. When addressing each
assigned topic, you must incorporate relevant ideas from at least two of the required course texts in
the thread. In each reply, extend the discussion by analyzing and building upon your classmates’ or
instructor’s ideas and reference at least one of the required course texts. Avoid repeating the same
ideas across several posts. Threads and replies must demonstrate course-related knowledge and
assertions must be supported by references in current APA format. Use of first person and single-
spaced formatting is appropriate in Discussions, while inclusion of headings/subheadings is not.
Threads and replies must be well written, well organized, and focused.
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