Exploring Multimodality with Online Peer-Facilitated Experiential Learning in Group Work Training

Abstract

This article presented a pedagogy of online experiential learning that meets CACREP’s (2016) required competency in a Master’s level group work course. It examined the student counselor’s group skills competency before and after the group work training. The classic and Bayesian paired t-test results demonstrated significant increases with large effect sizes for general and technology-related group skill competency. This pedagogy provided students with an experiential opportunity and allowed for the modeling and observation of leadership skills. Additionally, the authors discussed successes and challenges in the online peer-facilitated psychoeducation experiential group and provided the implications.