Fundamentals of Guidance and Counselling
- Education
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 120 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EDU421, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 NATURE OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
- UNIT 2: PRINCIPLES OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLINGPage 16
- UNIT 3 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLINGPage 26
- UNIT 4 DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLINGPage 34
- UNIT 5 FUNCTIONS OF THE SCHOOL COUNSELLORPage 42
- UNIT 6 FUNCTIONS OF THE MAJOR STAKEHOLDERS IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLINGPage 49
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EDU421 · UNIT 1 NATURE OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
Bakare (1996) refers to guidance as a more directive or prescriptive form of assistance. Idowu (1998) sees it as a family name for all the helping service within the general educational and community systems.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the nature and principles of guidance and counselling
- Identify the roles and functions of school counsellors
- Apply various counselling techniques effectively
- Understand the historical development of guidance and counselling
- Describe the group dynamic process in counselling
- Explain the importance of continuous assessment in schools
What it prepares you for
- School Counselor
- Career Advisor
- Guidance Officer
- Social Worker
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Education
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Community Development
- Rehabilitation Centers
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling
Unit 5: Functions of the School Counsellor
Understanding the nuances and practical applications of various counselling approaches requires critical analysis.
- Module 2: Organisation and Administration of Guidance Services
Unit 3: Process and Techniques in Counselling
Applying counselling techniques effectively requires a deep understanding of human behavior and ethical considerations.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling
Unit 1: Nature of Guidance and Counselling · 2 hours
Define guidance and counselling. Explain the differences between guidance and counselling. List the types of counselling.
- Week 2Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling
Unit 2: Principles of Guidance and Counselling · 2 hours
Discuss the principles of guidance and counselling. Enumerate the reasons for the need for guidance and counselling.
- Week 3Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling
Unit 3: Historical Development of Guidance and Counselling · 2 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 4Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling
Unit 4: Developmental Problems of Guidance and Counselling · 2 hours
Explain why guidance and counselling has not developed fully in Nigeria. List the prospects of guidance and counselling services in Nigeria.
- Week 5Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling
Unit 5: Functions of the School Counsellor · 2 hours
Discuss the functions performed by the Guidance Counsellor in the school setting. Enumerate the services offered by the school Guidance Counsellor.
- Week 6Module 1: Definitions and Nature of Guidance and Counselling
Unit 6: Functions of the Major Stakeholders in Guidance and Counselling · 2 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 7Module 2: Organisation and Administration of Guidance Services
Unit 1: Organisation of Guidance Services · 2 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 8Module 2: Organisation and Administration of Guidance Services
Unit 2: Records and Record Keeping in School Guidance Programme · 2 hours
List at least five different types of school records. Mention five uses of the school records.
- Week 9Module 2: Organisation and Administration of Guidance Services
Unit 3: Process and Techniques in Counselling · 2 hours
Define Counselling process. Identify each state of Counselling process. Describe each stage of Counselling process.
- Week 10Module 2: Organisation and Administration of Guidance Services
Unit 4: Techniques of Counselling · 2 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 11Module 3: Administration and Group Dynamic Processes in Counselling
Unit 1: Group Dynamic Process in Counselling · 2 hours
Explain the meaning and phases of group dynamic processes in counselling. State the advantages of group dynamic processes in counselling.
- Week 12Module 3: Administration and Group Dynamic Processes in Counselling
Unit 2: Continuous Assessment in Schools · 2 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 13Module 3: Administration and Group Dynamic Processes in Counselling
Unit 3: Historical and Theoretical Development of Vocational Guidance · 2 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 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 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.
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking definitions, principles, and historical events from Modules 1-2
- Practice applying different counselling techniques (Units 3-4) to case studies
- Review the roles of stakeholders (Unit 6 Module 1) and their impact on guidance programs
- Summarize key concepts from each unit and test your knowledge with practice questions
- Focus on understanding the differences between guidance and counselling, and the various approaches to counselling
- Prioritize studying the functions of the school counsellor and the importance of continuous assessment techniques
- Review all TMAs and assignments, focusing on areas where you had difficulty
- Allocate specific time slots for each topic based on its complexity and your familiarity with it
- Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share insights
- Practice time management by simulating exam conditions and answering questions within the allotted time
Questions students ask about this course
What is EDU421 about?
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.
How many units does EDU421 have?
EDU421, Fundamentals of Guidance and Counselling, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 120 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EDU421?
EDU421 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is EDU421 hard?
EDU421 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does EDU421 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is EDU421 assessed?
EDU421 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with EDU421?
School Counselor, Career Advisor, Guidance Officer, Social Worker and Rehabilitation Counselor.