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Guidance And Counselling

This course introduces the fundamentals of guidance and counseling, exploring its nature, principles, and historical development. It examines the roles of school counselors and other stakeholders in supporting students' personal, educational, and vocational development. The course also covers essential techniques, group dynamics, and continuous assessment methods used in counseling practice, preparing students to address developmental problems and promote student well-being.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
GuidanceCounselingSchool CounselorVocational GuidanceCounseling Techniques

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 and Counselling

3

Historical Development of Guidance and Counselling

4

Functions of the School Counsellor

5

Techniques of Counselling

6

Career Information

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

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

School Counselor

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Career Advisor

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Guidance Officer

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Student Affairs Officer

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Rehabilitation Counselor

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationSocial ServicesHealthcareCommunity DevelopmentHuman Resources

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Nature of Guidance and Counselling

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the scope of guidance and counseling.
  • •Define guidance and counseling and differentiate between them.
  • •Identify the objectives of guidance and counseling.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Principles of Guidance and Counselling

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the basic principles that guide guidance and counseling practices.
  • •Enumerate the reasons for the need for guidance and counseling in schools.
  • •Reflect on how these principles apply to real-world scenarios.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Historical Development of Guidance and Counselling

3 study hours
  • •Explain the factors that led to the establishment of guidance and counseling in America.
  • •Trace the history and development of guidance and counseling in Nigeria.
  • •Compare the evolution of guidance services in both countries.
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: Developmental Problems of Guidance and Counselling

3 study hours
  • •Identify the problems hindering the full development of guidance and counseling in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the prospects of guidance and counseling services in Nigeria.
  • •Propose solutions to address the identified problems.
Week
5

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: Functions of the School Counsellor

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the functions performed by a school counselor.
  • •List the services offered by the school guidance counselor.
  • •Reflect on how these functions contribute to student well-being.
Week
6

Module 1:

3h

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

3 study hours
  • •Identify the roles and functions of major stakeholders in school guidance.
  • •Explain the steps involved in ensuring effective community participation.
  • •Discuss the advantages of community involvement in school guidance.
Week
7

Module 1:

3h

Unit 7: Organisation of Guidance Services

3 study hours
  • •Discuss how guidance services should be organized in schools.
  • •Explain the expectations for counselors in planning and administering guidance services.
  • •Analyze problems affecting the implementation of guidance programs.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Records and Record Keeping in School Guidance Programme

3 study hours
  • •List different types of school records.
  • •Mention the uses of school records.
  • •Discuss who should have access to these records and why.
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Process and Techniques in Counselling

3 study hours
  • •Define the counseling process.
  • •Identify each stage of the counseling process.
  • •Describe the activities and goals of each stage.
Week
10

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Techniques of Counselling

3 study hours
  • •Define techniques in counseling.
  • •Mention examples of counseling techniques.
  • •Explain how each technique can be applied in a session.
Week
11

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Group Dynamic Process in Counselling

3 study hours
  • •Describe group dynamic processes in counseling.
  • •Discuss the advantages of using group dynamics.
  • •Compare group counseling with individual counseling.
Week
12

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5: Continuous Assessment in Schools

3 study hours
  • •Define continuous assessment in schools.
  • •Mention methods of continuous assessment.
  • •State the uses and problems of continuous assessment.
Week
13

Module 2:

6h

Unit 6: Historical and Theoretical Development of Vocational Guidance

3 study hours
  • •Review the historical development of vocational guidance in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the theoretical development of vocational guidance.
  • •Reflect on the implications for current practice.

Unit 7: Collection, Planning and Dissemination of Career Information

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of career.
  • •Discuss the importance of career planning.
  • •Describe how to collect and disseminate career information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events in the history of guidance and counseling (Unit 3).

2

Develop flashcards for different counseling techniques (Units 2-3).

3

Practice applying ethical principles to hypothetical counseling scenarios.

4

Review the functions of a school counselor and their role in supporting students (Unit 5).

5

Summarize the key concepts from each module and create a concept map.

6

Form a study group to discuss and clarify challenging topics.

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