PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL GROUP PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT
OVERVIEW
The Psychoeducational Group Presentation Assignment is an extension of your Psychoeducational Group Plan Assignment. For this assignment, you will develop the introductory material from Psychoeducational Group Plan Assignment of your psychoeducational group. This material will reflect a well-organized plan grounded in scholarly literature and aligned with best practices in psychoeducation.
INSTRUCTIONS
Based on the Psychoeducational Group Plan Assignment you previously developed, you will create a detailed written plan and accompanying slide presentation that outlines the content and flow for the introductory session of your psychoeducational group. Your submission should be comprehensive, including the following components:
1. Objectives for the Session
Clearly define the objectives for this introductory session. Each objective should be measurable, using Bloom’s Taxonomy and align with the overall goals of the psychoeducational group. Ensure the objectives are supported by evidence-based practices, citing relevant scholarly, peer-reviewed sources.
2. List of Planned Activities
Provide a detailed list of the activities you plan to implement during the session. Each activity should have a clear purpose and be tied to the session's objectives. Include information on any materials or resources required to facilitate these activities. Support your choices with scholarly references where appropriate.
3. Mini-Lecture of the Topic
Develop a mini-lecture that introduces the group members to the key concepts and foundational knowledge related to the topic of your psychoeducational group. This lecture should be concise yet informative, grounded in current research, and reflective of critical analysis. The mini-lecture should incorporate the scholarly sources from your week one assignment. These should be peer-reviewed from within the last three years.
4. Tentative Schedule
Outline a tentative schedule for the session, indicating the time allocation for each activity, discussion, or lecture segment. The schedule should reflect careful planning to ensure the session remains engaging and focused on achieving the session's objectives.
5. Slide Presentation
You will create a slide presentation that articulates your written plan. The presentation should be 10-15 slides in length (excluding title and reference slides) and should be formatted in the most current APA professional style. Avoid overloading the slides with text. Instead, use the speaker notes section to provide detailed explanations of what would be presented verbally during the session. Each slide should include a minimum of 150 words in the speaker notes section. Utilize appropriate graphics, charts, or other visual elements to enhance clarity and engagement. Proper credit is required for graphics not student created.
6. References
Your presentation must include a reference slide formatted in current APA professional style. The same scholarly references used in your Psychoeducational Group Plan Assignment should be incorporated, with the option to add additional sources as needed to support your content.
Formatting and Submission Requirements
• APA Style: Ensure that both the written plan and the slide presentation adhere to APA formatting guidelines, including proper citation of sources and formatting of references.
• Scholarly Sources: Incorporate a minimum of five scholarly sources, published within the last three years. These sources should support your objectives, activities, and lecture content.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.