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EDU421Education2 Unitsintermediate

Fundamentals of Guidance and Counselling

This course introduces the fundamentals of guidance and counselling, exploring its nature, principles, and historical development. It covers essential topics such as developmental problems, the functions of school counsellors, and the roles of major stakeholders. Students will learn about different counselling techniques, group dynamics, and the importance of continuous assessment. The course also addresses vocational guidance, career information dissemination, and the emerging field of virtual counselling.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
GuidanceCounsellingVocationalEducationalStakeholders

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Nature of Guidance and Counselling

2

Principles of Guidance

3

Historical Development

4

Functions of School Counsellor

5

Techniques in Counselling

6

Virtual Counselling

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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School Counselor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Career Advisor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Guidance Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Social Worker

Apply your skills in this growing field

Rehabilitation Counselor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationSocial ServicesHealthcareCommunity DevelopmentRehabilitation Centers

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling

2h

Unit 1: Nature of Guidance and Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Define guidance and counselling
  • •Explain the differences between guidance and counselling
  • •List the types of counselling
Week
2

Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling

2h

Unit 2: Principles of Guidance and Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the principles of guidance and counselling
  • •Enumerate the reasons for the need for guidance and counselling
Week
3

Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling

2h

Unit 3: Historical Development of Guidance and Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Explain the factors that led to the establishment of guidance and counselling in America
  • •Discuss the history and development of guidance and counselling in Nigeria
Week
4

Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling

2h

Unit 4: Developmental Problems of Guidance and Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Explain why guidance and counselling has not developed fully in Nigeria
  • •List the prospects of guidance and counselling services in Nigeria
Week
5

Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling

2h

Unit 5: Functions of the School Counsellor

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the functions performed by the Guidance Counsellor in the school setting
  • •Enumerate the services offered by the school Guidance Counsellor
Week
6

Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling

2h

Unit 6: Functions of the Major Stakeholders in Guidance and Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Identify and discuss the roles and functions of major stakeholders in the school-guidance programme
  • •State and explain the basic steps involved in ensuring effective community-participation in school guidance
Week
7

Module 2: Organisation and Administration of Guidance Services

2h

Unit 1: Organisation of Guidance Services

2 study hours
  • •Discuss how guidance services should be carried out in the school system
  • •Identify and explain what is expected of the guidance counsellor while planning and administering the guidance services in the school
Week
8

Module 2: Organisation and Administration of Guidance Services

2h

Unit 2: Records and Record Keeping in School Guidance Programme

2 study hours
  • •List at least five different types of school records
  • •Mention five uses of the school records
Week
9

Module 2: Organisation and Administration of Guidance Services

2h

Unit 3: Process and Techniques in Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Define Counselling process
  • •Identify each state of Counselling process
  • •Describe each stage of Counselling process
Week
10

Module 2: Organisation and Administration of Guidance Services

2h

Unit 4: Techniques of Counselling

2 study hours
  • •State the meaning of Techniques in Counselling
  • •Mention five examples of Counselling techniques
  • •Mention at least one example on how each stated Counselling technique can be applied
Week
11

Module 3: Administration and Group Dynamic Processes in Counselling

2h

Unit 1: Group Dynamic Process in Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning and phases of group dynamic processes in counselling
  • •State the advantages of group dynamic processes in counselling
Week
12

Module 3: Administration and Group Dynamic Processes in Counselling

2h

Unit 2: Continuous Assessment in Schools

2 study hours
  • •State, in a sentence, what Continuous Assessment in Schools means
  • •Mention three methods of getting Continuous Assessment
  • •State five uses of Continuous Assessment scores
Week
13

Module 3: Administration and Group Dynamic Processes in Counselling

6h

Unit 3: Historical and Theoretical Development of Vocational Guidance

2 study hours
  • •Mention at least five stages in the historical development of vocational guidance in Nigeria
  • •Enumerate three stages in the theory of vocational development

Unit 4: Collection, Planning and Dissemination of Career Information

2 study hours
  • •State the meaning of Career
  • •List two reasons each why it is important to plan what to do before taking career decision, collect relevant information on careers, and be accessible to source of information on careers

Unit 5: Virtual Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning and forms or platforms for virtual counselling
  • •Discuss the need for virtual counselling
  • •Discuss the challenges and possible solutions to the challenges identified for virtual counselling

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking definitions, principles, and historical events from Modules 1-2

2

Practice applying different counselling techniques (Units 3-4) to case studies

3

Review the roles of stakeholders (Unit 6 Module 1) and their impact on guidance programs

4

Summarize key concepts from each unit and test your knowledge with practice questions

5

Focus on understanding the differences between guidance and counselling, and the various approaches to counselling

6

Prioritize studying the functions of the school counsellor and the importance of continuous assessment techniques

7

Review all TMAs and assignments, focusing on areas where you had difficulty

8

Allocate specific time slots for each topic based on its complexity and your familiarity with it

9

Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share insights

10

Practice time management by simulating exam conditions and answering questions within the allotted time

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