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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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ED5311 - Reflective Practice Research in Guidance and Counselling

Credit points:03
Year:2022
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 (pre 2023 PCS)

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

  • reflect on issues that concern well-being in relevant contexts (e.g., the tropics, sustainability, Indigenous, intercultural, rural and regional) 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
  • analyse empirical literature to inform an evidence- based approach to guidance and counselling practice
  • evaluate and develop solutions for complex issues in guidance and counselling, and justify professional conclusions and recommendations to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders using a range of modes and professional skills
  • critically reflect on one's own professional practice and that of others to facilitate individual and team skill development
  • design and undertake research that addresses an identified gap in evidence-based research and practice in one's own professional context

Subject Assessment

  • Oral > Presentation 1 - (25%) - Individual
  • Written > Literature review - (40%) - Individual
  • Written > Proposal - (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, 07 Apr 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 14 Mar 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 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.
  • 30 Hours - Workshops

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

Census date:Thursday, 04 Aug 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Jul 2022 to Friday, 14 Oct 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.
  • 30 Hours - Workshops

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

Census date:Thursday, 01 Dec 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 07 Nov 2022 to Friday, 17 Feb 2023
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.
  • 30 Hours - Workshops

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

Census date:Thursday, 25 Aug 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022
Face to face teaching: (20 - 21 September 2022)
Coordinator(s):
MR Ben Archer
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 14 Hours - Workshops - 2 x 7hr day
  • 6 Hours - Online collaboration sessions