In every community sector, there are groups that provide support / services for members who come from different background and cultures that have their own values, beliefs, and attitudes (Office of multicultural Interest, 2014). As community workers, we need to accept that not all members are the same and some members of the group may live a lifestyle that mainstream society views as being different and unacceptable. Encouraging culture competence within the group could enhance member’s knowledge and understanding of cultural differences and the ability to acknowledge cultural assumption biases. In addition, it is our role to provide service that meets the needs of our target group and help them of feel welcome. The group could implement strategies
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In addition, displaying pictures, posters and other materials in the community centre would encourage members to reflect on culture diversity of individuals, families and community members.
What stages do groups go through in their development?
In relation to case study by implementing support group for women within the community would benefit their health and wellbeing thus eliminate social isolation and loneliness. Tuckman and Jensen (1997cited in unit material reading 2) illustrates there are five stages of group development, the firststage is called Forming. Forming stage represent, a time where the group just starting to come together. During this stage, members gain an understanding of the group purpose and members will be provided with further information and structure of the group (Bonebright, 2010). During this stage, it is important as a staff member to provide positive interaction with the group and make members feel comfortable. Second stage is called Storming, this stage can be challenging, and conflicts may rise within the group (Bonebright, 2010). However, during this stage group develop strategies to achieve their short and longer-term goals. In which groups will break the large group objectives …show more content…
By evaluating, it provides the opportunity assess whether we are achieving what we plan to achieve and what we could improve in future community projects. There are two methods of evaluations formal and informal (Unit material reading 3). In regards to this case study, it would benefit to follow formal method of evaluation such as questionnaire tool, open questions e.g. what do you think about the group this way members will express their thoughts, feelings, ideas thus would provide knowledge and strategies for future planning for this group. Another way of evaluating this group is thru structured interviews and focus groups which also will provide deep insight into members perspective of the group
In addition, displaying pictures, posters and other materials in the community centre would encourage members to reflect on culture diversity of individuals, families and community members.
What stages do groups go through in their development?
In relation to case study by implementing support group for women within the community would benefit their health and wellbeing thus eliminate social isolation and loneliness. Tuckman and Jensen (1997cited in unit material reading 2) illustrates there are five stages of group development, the firststage is called Forming. Forming stage represent, a time where the group just starting to come together. During this stage, members gain an understanding of the group purpose and members will be provided with further information and structure of the group (Bonebright, 2010). During this stage, it is important as a staff member to provide positive interaction with the group and make members feel comfortable. Second stage is called Storming, this stage can be challenging, and conflicts may rise within the group (Bonebright, 2010). However, during this stage group develop strategies to achieve their short and longer-term goals. In which groups will break the large group objectives …show more content…
By evaluating, it provides the opportunity assess whether we are achieving what we plan to achieve and what we could improve in future community projects. There are two methods of evaluations formal and informal (Unit material reading 3). In regards to this case study, it would benefit to follow formal method of evaluation such as questionnaire tool, open questions e.g. what do you think about the group this way members will express their thoughts, feelings, ideas thus would provide knowledge and strategies for future planning for this group. Another way of evaluating this group is thru structured interviews and focus groups which also will provide deep insight into members perspective of the group