Social Work and Human Services

Module:  Creative Skills 2     Question 1

Design a workshop for a social care setting of your choice detailing at least TWO creative arts activities at a Day care for people with Intellectual disability. Take into consideration Group work theory when developing the plan i.e. Kurland, (2001) Malekoff (2015).

The two creative skills will be done for people with Intellectual disability DANCE AND MUSIC.

 (1000 words) Each

The plan should be typed under the following headings.

•             Section A: Pre-Planning Stages

•             Section B:  The Proposal, what Creative activities do you intend to focus on (Drama)and why

•             Section C: The Implementation

•             Section D: The Evaluation

DANCE

The workshop should include:

Pre-Planning:

1.            Consideration of the group profile, group needs and orientation, possible challenges

2.            Observations and questions that are important to consider in running of a session for the

                particular target group/individual

3.            Additional factors you considered in your pre-session planning                  (200 words approx)

The Plan:The Workshop

a.            Workshop description: (A brief Summary i.e. group, location, etc.)

b.            Objectives:  (Clear understanding of overall objectives and rationale for the group)

c.             Agenda and Activities: Include a detailed step by step description of Drama creative arts

                activity. The creative arts chosen must be detailed with regard to their theoretical

 relevance and benefits in a social care setting.

(550 words approx.)

Evaluation:

5.            Consider how you would evaluate the creative interventions implemented, identifying the

                following:

a.            How did the group/individual respond

b.            Were there goals and objectives met or could you identify new goals or what were the

                challenges or emerging issues during the sessions                                                                           

(200 Words approx)

CREATIVE SKILSS (MUSIC)

The workshop should include:

Pre-Planning:

1.            Consideration of the group profile, group needs and orientation, possible challenges

2.            Observations and questions that are important to consider in running of a session for the

                particular target group/individual

3.            Additional factors you considered in your pre-session planning                  (200 words approx)

The Plan:The Workshop

a.            Workshop description: (A brief Summary i.e. group, location, etc.)

b.            Objectives:  (Clear understanding of overall objectives and rationale for the group)

c.             Agenda and Activities: Include a detailed step by step description of creative arts

                activity. The creative arts chosen must be detailed with regard to their theoretical

 relevance and benefits in a social care setting.

(550 words approx.)

Evaluation:

5.            Consider how you would evaluate the creative interventions implemented, identifying the

                following:

a.            How did the group/individual respond

b.            Were there goals and objectives met or could you identify new goals or what were the

                challenges or emerging issues during the sessions                                                                           

(200 Words approx.)

Question 2

Article/Theory Review

 Choose a related article/theory in relation to your chosen cohort and explore how it will/has informed your creative workshop. 

(800 words approx.)                                                                                                      

Format: Size 12 font, Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing, justified.

Word Count: 2700 words (excluding references).

Referencing: Please use Harvard method of referencing and be consistent throughout. Please include a bibliography of cited texts .