James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

ED5863 - Foundations of Counselling Practice

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Education

Available to Post Graduate Certificate of Education [35111], Master of Education [102104;34004]. Core subject for Master of Guidance and Counselling [34704] students.

This subject introduces the Egan Skilled Helper model of Problem Management and Opportunity Development. Students will develop an understanding of Egan's three stage counselling process. The foundation microskills used particularly in the first stage of counselling will also be covered. It marks the beginning of your journey into the practice of counselling.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:ED5862 AND ALLOW CONCURRENT FOR ED5862

Availabilities

Cairns, Block, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Face to face teaching 07-Apr-2010 to 10-Apr-2010
Coord/Lect: Mrs Lyn Courtney.
Assessment:quizes (25%); homework and portfolio (30%); major essay (45%).

JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 52
Census Date 22-Jul-2010
Face to face teaching 16-Aug-2010 to 22-Aug-2010 (Counselling microskills will be introduced and practised.)
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Paul Pagliano
Contact hours:
  • 25 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:on-line quiz (25%); portfolio (25%); major essay (50%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.