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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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ED5311 - Reflective Practice Research in Guidance and Counselling

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 1
Prerequisites:9 credit points of core level 5 ED subjects selected from ED5853, ED5857, ED5859, ED5862, ED5863, ED5864
Administered by:College of Arts, Society & Education

Available to MGuidCouns students only.

Subject Description

    This reflective practice research capstone subject is designed to support students as they complete their practicum in guidance and counselling. This subject emphasises the use of reflective practice research and includes a major research component in the form of a review of the literature. This review will focus on the ethical application of counselling with regards to the tropics, sustainability, Indigenous, intercultural, rural and regional wellbeing as well as disabilities and other forms of vulnerability.

Learning Outcomes

  • students must investigate, critically review, analyse and synthesize complex theoretical propositions and demonstrate appropriate use of research principles and methodologies in guidance and counselling and career development applications
  • students must demonstrate the skills to interpret, theorize, evaluate, and generate solutions to complex issues in guidance and counselling practice contexts, as well as the ability to justify professional conclusions, decisions and recommendations to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders using advanced speaking, writing, listening and advocacy skills
  • students must demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on ones own and others counselling practice to facilitate individual and team skill development
  • students must execute a substantial research- based project with creativity and initiative demonstrating a high level of autonomy and accountability
  • students must reflect on critical approaches to learning in issues relating to the tropics, sustainability, Indigenous, intercultural, rural, and regional wellbeing and their ethical application to the guidance and counselling field including professional practice in compliance with the Australian Counselling Association and Singapore Association for Counselling Codes of Ethics

Subject Assessment

  • Oral > Presentation 1 - (25%) - Individual
  • Written > Briefing paper - (40%) - Individual
  • Written > Project plan - (35%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Successful completion of Oral Presentation and Major Research Paper Proposal (Professional Oracy and Professional Literacy)

Corequisites:  ED5310

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 08 Apr 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 15 Mar 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Face to face teaching: (Face-to-face dates to be advised by JCUS Coordinator)
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Frederick P.K Low
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 39 Hours - Workshops

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 05 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 12 Jul 2021 to Friday, 15 Oct 2021
Face to face teaching: (Face-to-face dates to be advised by JCUS Coordinator)
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Frederick P.K Low
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 39 Hours - Workshops

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 02 Dec 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 08 Nov 2021 to Friday, 18 Feb 2022
Face to face teaching: (Face-to-face dates to be advised by JCUS Coordinator)
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Frederick P.K Low
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 39 Hours - Workshops

Townsville, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Face to face teaching: (21 - 22 September 2021)
Staff:No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 6 Hours - Online collaboration sessions
  • 14 Hours - Online workshops - 2 x 7hr day