A basic social arrangement in modem society is

A basic social arrangement in modem society is that we tend to sleep, play and work in different places, in each case with a different set of co-participants, under a different authority, and without an overall rational plan. The central feature of total institutions can be described as a breakdown of the kinds of barriers ordinarily separating these three spheres of life. Characteristics of Total Institutions Goffman, E.

ØSplit into small groups comprised of just education staff or just care staff. ØWrite a brief job description of your current role (if there are staff of different grades write a job description for the frontline practitioner i. e. a teacher or a care worker). Ensure that this is an accurate description of how you perceive the job you actually do - not what is in your contract or what you think you should be doing. ØExchange copies of the job description with one of the groups focusing on the different role. ØKeep a copy of your own description. ØDiscuss the job descriptions. ØDo they provide an integrated experience for children or could they be further developed to ensure a shared experience between care and education for young people? ØIdentify possible changes in your own and the other group’s job description and return to large group for discussion.