AIJ 3002 5. Group Work in Educational Institutions (PDF)

# Social Group Work with Educational Institution Setting - Many times neither the parent nor the teacher are aware of the fact that the child is facing stress in school or college. - Even if they are aware, they are not proficient in dealing with the problem. - **Sources of stress** may range from...

# Social Group Work with Educational Institution Setting - Many times neither the parent nor the teacher are aware of the fact that the child is facing stress in school or college. - Even if they are aware, they are not proficient in dealing with the problem. - **Sources of stress** may range from scholastic difficulties to problems **maintaining relationships**. - The organizational dynamic of schools also makes an impact on the social and academic adjustment of children and adolescents. # Group Work is a Medium - Guidance and support is an effective way of dealing with stress. - Group work is an ideal medium to provide both guidance and support. - Ensuring educational inputs to children outside the formal school setting is a serious challenge in all developing societies. - Group work offers a useful opportunity in addressing many of these issues. # Sources of Stress - **School policies** such as rules for conduct and manner of rule enforcement, number of teachers, their training and educational status, and other factors can be potential sources of stress. - **Pressure from parent and teachers** for achieving high standards of academic performance and social behavior are the most common source of stress. # Purpose of Group Work with Educational Institution Setting - Helping slow learners - Mainstreaming out of school children and youth - Dealing with the problem of drop out - Helping youth acquire value education - Helping youth acquire skills to become self-employed - Generating awareness about Drug use, HIV/AIDS, and other health issues. # Group Work with Normal Children - To provide recreational service to children. - To provide an experience of functioning in a group. - To provide informal education. - To prepare children for social responsibility. - To develop life skills. - To provide help in dealing with problems of social functioning. # Group Work with Street and Working Children - To provide recreational activities. - To meet emotional needs of children. - To develop life skills to strengthen capacities to avoid exploitation and abuse. - To provide livelihood and shelter. - To provide informal education. # Group Work with Children in Residential Institutions - To provide recreational activities. - To develop life skills to strengthen their capacities to manage life in an institution. - To provide help in dealing with personal problems. - To provide informal education. - To give emotional support. - To provide guidance about what to do after life in an institution, instilling independence.