HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques, Fall 2006

Course No Course Title CL LB CLINIC CR
HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques 2 2 0 3
This course covers the purpose, structure, focus, and techniques employed in effective interviewing. Emphasis is placed on observing, attending, listening, responding, recording, and summarizing of personal histories with instructor supervision. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the basic interviewing skills needed to function in the helping relationship.

HSE 123 Syllabus, Fall 2006

Weekly Practice Log

Class Date In Class Activities Homework (in addition to portfolio)
1) Monday, August 21, 2006 Introductory activities. Syllabus review.  
2) Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Observe and practice introduction. Practice mock interview introduction. Review and discuss Chapter One. Answer multiple choice and true false questions from Chapter One worksheet.
3) Monday, August 28, 2006 Discussion of practice at home. Chapter two work sheet.  Practice in class.  Review chapter two.  SOLER.  
4) Wednesday, August 30, 2006 Review and artistic portrayal of SOLER.  Practice.  Watch interview with Peter and Tim and discussion, Read chapter three.
5) Wednesday, September 6, 2006 Open-ended questions practice.  Review of first half of chapter three.   
6) Monday, September 11, 2006 Discussion of practice and September 11. Review of rest of chapter three Bring videotapes to class! Extra credit:  Essay question on chapter review sheet.
7) Wednesday, September 13, 2006 Practice and videotaping. Review your videotape and write a page about what you observed, focusing mainly on your strengths.  Don't forget that portfolio's are due on Monday.
8) Monday, September 18, 2006 Discussion of watching self on videotape.  Chapter four review.  
9) Wednesday, September 20, 2006 Finished chapter four review.  Role play, and demonstration. Last question on chapter four review can be submitted as extra credit, and you can also redo workbook exercise 7, pages 17 to 20 for additional points - due in next class.
10) Monday, September 25, 2006 Practice and review of two interviews on tape. Post a direct compliment and an indirect compliment for each student, and post a self compliment for yourself, on the appropriate discussion board, by Friday.
11) Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Practice of paraphrasing and indirect compliments using statements.  
12) Monday, October 2, 2006 Continued with direct and indirect compliments worksheet and practice.  
13) Wednesday, October 4, 2006 Review of chapter five.  
14) Wednesday, October 11, 2006 Discussion of miracle question and practice.  Watched video of child interview and use of miracle question with adult.  
15) Monday, October 16, 2006 Discussion of practice. Review of chapter six.  Practice.  Extra credit - can redo Oct.2 portfolio homework assignment.  Also essay question on chapter six review.
16) Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Discussion of schedules for next semester and practice.  
17) Monday, October 23, 20006 Practice and watch video. Don't forget your videotapes!
18) Wednesday, October 25, 2006 Midterms!  
19) Monday, October 30, 2006 Discussion of midterms.  Begin Chapter seven review. Answer questions from midterm review (due in class on Monday, November 6, 1006).
20) Wednesday, November 1, 2006 Continue Chapter seven review.  Video segments four and five. Handout on feedback.  
21) Monday, November 6, 2006 Handout on feedback. Exercise 20, page 40 in workbook. Practice.  
22) Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Practice with feedback. Read chapter eight.  Remember that portfolios are due in the next class.
23) Monday, November 13, 2006 Chapter seven exercise and discussion.  
24) Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Chapter Eight Review. Complete the feedback asked for on page 168.
25)  Monday, November 20, 2006 Completed chapter eight review and practice.  
26) Wednesday, November 22, 2006 Reviewed video interview of Tim and Peter, completed feedback, compared it to feedback in back of workbook, practiced. Read chapter nine.
27) Monday, November 27, 2006 Practice and review of interview with dyad - Nancy and Alex. Discussion of final exam. Chapter Nine review can be completed for extra credit.
28) Wednesday, November 29, 2006 Final exam skills list.  Final exam tips. Practice.  Watched video of client in crisis.  
29) Monday, December 4, 1006 Practice!  
30) Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Video Final Exams  
31) Monday, December 11, 2006 Video Final Exams Complete video feedback correction for next class.
32) Wednesday, December 13, 2006 Wrap up.