PSBB055 Dynamics od small social group

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Taught partially online.
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Jaroslava Dosedlová, Dr. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Viola Hubačová Pirová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Monika Nacházelová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Monika Vodová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jaroslava Dosedlová, Dr.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jarmila Valchářová
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 42 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/42, only registered: 0/42
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Practically oriented course in a small group with a focus on individual experiences "here and now", which uses techniques of social psychology and psychotherapy, leading to the development and enrichment of personality of participants with an emphasis on self-knowledge, social perception, communication and teamwork.
Learning outcomes
Student is able:
- identify the basic elements of group dynamics
- be aware of their own social needs and preferred social roles
- apply socio-psychological principles to a practical problem;
- formulate appropriate conclusions and recommendations based on the analysis of interpersonal behavior in a small social group.
Syllabus
  • The subject is instantiated during the initial meeting and continuously upgraded in the implementation of training depending on the capabilities, needs and expectations of the participants.
  • Basic content of the course is as follows:
  • Opening meeting focused on basic encounter of the participants with teacher (mutually).
  • Multi-day practical training using socio-psychological techniques aimed at extending of self-knowledge, which leads to a more realistic image of self, greater capacity and self-correction figuratively as well as greater self-confidence and success.
  • The training is aimed at increasing the sensitivity of the thoughts, emotions and motives of their own and other (greater empathy), a clearer awareness of group dynamics, group roles and collaboration needs in team, develop communication skills, creativity development etc.
  • The final summary meeting focused on conclusion of a substantial part of the psychological processes resulting in previous phases of training.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Komárková, R., Slaměník, I., Výrost, J. (2001). Aplikovaná sociální psychologie III. Sociálně psychologický výcvik. Praha: Grada.
  • YALOM, Irvin D. and Molyn LESZCZ. Teorie a praxe skupinové psychoterapie. Translated by Hana Drábková - Martin Hajný. Vyd. 2. Praha: Portál, 2007, 647 s. ISBN 9788073673048. info
    not specified
  • Kratochvíl, S. (2007). Příběhy terapeutických skupin. Praha: Triton.
  • Kříž, P. (2005). Kdo jsem, jaký jsem. Kladno: AISIS.
  • Kolařík, M. (2011). Interakční psychologický výcvik. Brno: Grada Publishing.
  • Hermochová, S. (1988). Metody aplikované sociální psychologie. I., Interakční programy, interakční hry a tematická interakce. Praha: Univerzita Karlova,
Teaching methods
Only seminar and self-experienced form of teaching which is realized in blocks after the agreement inside/between each seminar-group-participants.
Assessment methods
Course completion in the autumn semester 2020:
Task assignment:
Write an essay of at least 1 standard page on the topic of Self as a social member groups:
- think about which social groups you are or have been a member of (school class, sports club, hobby groups, work group, study groups teams, etc.) and how you behaved in them, what social roles you played.
- describe your roles that were pleasant for you. Which roles you consciously avoid and why? What are the consequences for your life?
- What are your needs in social groups (what are your social needs)?
- What do you offer the group?
- Think about whether the social roles and statuses you hold are constant or changing.
- reflect on what situations and roles are conflicting for you.
Submit your essays to the submission no later than 17.2. 2021
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
The course is taught: in blocks.
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