HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques

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 Interviewing Techniques Syllabus Spring 2005

Weekly Practice Log

Class Date Activity Homework (In addition to portfolio entries)

1)      Monday, January 10, 2005

 Introductory listening activity, practice initial interviewing steps; Reviewed syllabus; Discussed "Rosie" from chapters one and two. Read Chapters One and Two
2)      Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Mock Interview, Introduction to SOLER, watched mandated client video, practiced introduction, confidentiality and finding strengths Review chapters one and two, think about strengths in the people around you this week.
3)      Wednesday, January 19, 2005 Snow Day  
4)      Monday, January 24, 2005 Reviewed chapters one and two, and started chapter three.  Watched brief segment of videotaped interview.  Workbook exercise #5, page 13. Read chapter three.  Bring videotape to class on January 26, 2005.
5)      Wednesday, January 26, 2005 First videotape.  Review chapter three.  Write up about the video.

6)      Monday, January 31, 2005

 Practice open-ended questions.  SOLER drawings. Practice chapter three skills.  
7)      Wednesday, February 2, 2005   Practiced reflecting. General practiced.  Watched sections one and two of interview video.   Remember that portfolios are due in the next class.
8)      Monday, February 7, 2005 Review of chapter three.  Practice.  Re-viewed mandatory client Tim segment on tape.  Workbook exercise 8, pages 21-22.  Read chapter four - Review case of Beth before answering this week's question, but do not read interviews with Beth until after answering this week's questions.
9)      Wednesday, February 9, 2005 Discussed portfolios.  Discussed video interview with Tim.  Practice. Reviewed chapter four up to case of Beth.  
10)  Monday, February 14, 2005 Reviewed case of Beth.  Family Heirloom Exercise (exercise 12).  Role play practice.  
11)  Wednesday, February 16, 2005 Discussion of working with difficult clients and subsequent role plays.  Final review of chapter four. Read Chapter Five.
12)  Monday, February 21, 2005 Discussion and review of chapter five and practice.  

13)  Wednesday, February 23, 2005

 Practice with classmate feedback and review of skills videotape. Re-read chapter five and read chapter six.
14)  Monday, February 28, 2005 Reviewed chapter six and practiced, focusing on exceptions and ratings. Review chapter six. 
15)  Wednesday, March 2, 2005 Practice in class. Don't forget portfolios and videos next week! Also observation assignment from class.
16)  Monday, March 7, 2005 Midterm Video exams  
17)  Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Midterm Video exams  
18)  Monday, March 14, 2005 Workbook exercise #17 pages 35 to 37 and practice. Write a brief (half-page to page) analysis of your experience with the exercise, and turn  in during that class period.    Read Chapter Seven. Make-up assignment for Snow Day (Not due until April 30, 2005)

19)  Wednesday, March 16, 2005

 Watch video segment (again) on with Tim and Peter.  Discussion of resistance and exercise # 19, page 39. Identify at least five strengths that Tim (client) has.  Due Monday, March 21, 2005. 
20)  Monday, March 21, 2005 Review of chapter seven and practice.  

21)  Wednesday, March 23, 2005

 Review of midterm feedback and current grades.  Exercise on workbook page 40.  Practice.  Family meeting role play. Read chapter eight.
22)  Monday, April 4, 2005 Review of chapter eight and practice.  
23)  Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Review of video on working with more than one client; practice with family groups; review of other interviewing methods; practicing empathy Remember that portfolio's are due on Monday!
24)  Monday, April 11, 2005 Practice with areas of concern and with coaches.  

25) Wednesday, April 13, 2005

 Practice and discussion and review of chapter eight. Read chapter nine.
26)  Monday, April 18, 2005  Video segment of interview with child. Practice with children and general practice.  
27)  Wednesday, April 20, 2005 Practice and review of chapter nine.  
28)  Monday, April 25, 2005 Review of expectations on final exam and practice, with coaches.  
29)  Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Practice and Review of requirements for final exam  
30)  Monday, May 2, 2005 Final Video Exams Portfolio's due at the end of class.
31)  Wednesday, May 4, 2005 Final Video Exams; Class starts at 1:30 p.m.  
32)  Monday, May 9, 2005 Feedback. Have a great summer!