Grading Guide: Critical Issues Presentation
CCMH/568 Version 2 / 1

Grading Guide

Critical Issues Presentation

This assignment is due in Week Five, Six, or Seven, as assigned by the faculty member.

Content
80 Percent / Points Earned
X/8
Presents on one of the following topics:
  • Simulated Group Counseling Training
  • Discusses the founder and origins of simulated group counseling
  • Describes the format and process of the sessions
  • Compares and contrasts simulated group counseling techniques with other group counseling training techniques
  • Explains the benefits of training student counselors in group work techniques and provides detailed examples
  • Marathon groups
  • Describes the historical significance of marathon groups
  • Includes information aboutthe historical context surrounding the emergence of marathon groups, the pioneers of marathon groups, the philosophy behind these groups, specific and detailed examples of activities, desired outcomes, and criticisms
  • Discusses relevant ethical standards
  • Groups and the Internet
  • Summarizes the literature on groups taking place online
  • Includes information about the range and types of groups taking place online, their purposes, desired outcomes, the leader’s role, advantages and limitations, and other issues specific to using technology for conducting group work
  • Discusses related ethical standards
  • Challenging clients
  • Presents current research and information on strategies for working with challenging clients
  • Includes at least five different detailed scenarios or case examples.
  • For each scenario:
  • Discusses the client’s challenging behavior and potentially harmful effects on other group members, the leader, and the group
  • Describes strategies the leader could use in each situation
  • Discusses related ethical standards
  • Groups with children
  • Presents current research and information about how to work effectively with children under the age of 12 in groups
  • Discusses types of groups, types of settings, types of problems that can be effectively addressed in groups, the leader’s role, developmental considerations, and necessary modifications of materials, activities, techniques, and intervention strategies
  • Develops a detailed example from a current, peer-reviewed journal of a successful children’s group
  • Discusses ethical issues related to working with young children in groups
  • Psychodrama
  • Presents research and information on the history and significance of psychodrama
  • Includes a brief biographical sketch of Jacob L. Moreno and his contributions to group work, the philosophical basis of psychodrama, the leader’s role, the role of group members, the nature of the drama, and desired outcomes
  • Presents at least three different case scenarios, and includes specific and detailed information about the setting, population, purpose, techniques, and outcome
  • Discusses ethical issues related to psychodrama
  • Prepares a detailed outline, submitted on the week of the presentation
/ Comments:
Organization and Development
10 Percent / Points Earned
X/1
  • The presentation is 15 to 20 slides.
  • The presentation is 30 minutes in length.
  • The presentation is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis.
  • The presentation uses visual and auditory aids appropriately and effectively.
  • The presentation effectively incorporates design elements, such as font, color, headings, and spacing.
  • The presentation is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.
/ Comments:
Mechanics and Format
10 Percent / Points Earned
X/1
  • The assignmentfile is presentable and functional; for example, the audio clips are audible, visual components are viewable, and links work appropriately.
  • Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct throughout the presentation and outline.
  • The presentation and outline are consistent with APA guidelines.
/ Comments:
Additional Comments: / Total Earned
X/10

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