ED5863 - Foundations of Counselling Practice

Credit points:	03
Year:	2012
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. The application of counselling theories within this model will be investigated. Students will develop their understanding of the practical application of the model. The core micro skills used in interviewing and counselling will be introduced and practiced.

Learning Outcomes

• describe, apply and evaluate Egan's skilled helper model of problem management and opportunity development;
• apply counselling theories within the Egan's skilled helper model;
• develop knowledge and application of core micro skills essential for interviewing and counselling.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to appraise information critically;
• The ability to use independent judgment to synthesise information to make intellectual and/or creative advances;
• The ability to think laterally and be original;
• The ability to conceptualise and evaluate a range of potential solutions to relevant problems;
• The potential to lead and contribute to projects effectively and efficiently.

Prerequisites:

ED5862 AND ALLOW CONCURRENT FOR ED5862

Availabilities
Cairns, Block, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2012
Face to face teaching 02-Apr-2012 to 05-Apr-2012 (4 days face to face teaching)
Coord/Lect:	Dr Margaret Carter.
Assessment:	essays (40%); reflective tasks - writing an informed online response to module questions (15%); audio recording and written reflective report of counselling session 750 words (45%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must pass both the 2000 word essay assessment and the audio recording and written reflective report (750 words) assessment to pass the subject
JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 52
Census Date 09-Aug-2012
Face to face teaching 02-Jul-2012 to 08-Jul-2012 (Counselling microskills will be introduced and practised.)
Coordinator:	Dr Margaret Carter
Contact hours:	25 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	essays (40%); reflective tasks - writing an informed online resonse to module questions (15%); audio recording and written reflective report of counselling session 750 words (45%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must pass both the 2000 word essay assessment and the audio recording and written reflective report (750 words) assessment to pass the subject

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