James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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ED5311 - Reflective Practice Research in Guidance and Counselling
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | ED5862 ED5863 AND 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
- 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)
Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 06 Apr 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Mar 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Face-to-face dates to be advised by JCUS Coordinator) |
| Lecturer(s): | MR DaXuan Ng Assoc. Professor Frederick P.K Low |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 10 Jul 2023 to Friday, 13 Oct 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Face-to-face dates to be advised by JCUS Coordinator) |
| Lecturer(s): | MR DaXuan Ng Assoc. Professor Frederick P.K Low |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 06 Nov 2023 to Saturday, 27 Jan 2024 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Face-to-face dates to be advised by JCUS Coordinator) |
| Coordinator(s): | MR Ben Archer |
| Lecturer(s): | MR DaXuan Ng MRS Ivy Lim Assoc. Professor Frederick P.K Low |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| 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.
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