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EGC801Education2 Unitsintermediate

Principles of Guidance and Counselling

This course introduces the principles of guidance and counselling. It explores the historical development of guidance and counselling, differentiating between the two concepts. The course covers educational, vocational, and personal-social guidance, emphasizing ethical considerations and professionalism. Students will learn about counselling processes, counsellor characteristics, and the paradigm shift in counselling, including the use of social media. The course also addresses counselling for target groups and ethical issues.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

GuidanceCounsellingEthicsProfessionalismTarget Groups

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Meaning of Guidance and Counselling

2

Differences Between Guidance and Counselling

3

Historical Development of Guidance and Counselling

4

Types of Guidance and Counselling

5

Principles of Guidance and Counselling

6

Counselling Processes

7

Characteristics of Counsellors

8

Ethical Issues in Counselling

Total Topics8 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

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Career Advisor

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Rehabilitation Counselor

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Mental Health Counselor

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Social Worker

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationHealthcareSocial ServicesCommunity DevelopmentHuman Resources

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: The Meaning of Guidance and Counselling

4h

Unit 1: The Meaning of Guidance and Counselling

2 study hours

•Read the introduction to Guidance and Counselling.
•Define Guidance and Counselling.
•Identify the key components of Guidance Counselling.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Unit 2: Differences Between Guidance and Counselling

2 study hours

•Study the differences between Guidance and Counselling.
•Analyze the relationship between Guidance and Counselling.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

2

Module 1: The Meaning of Guidance and Counselling

4h

Unit 3: Historical Development of Guidance and Counselling in the Ancient Time

2 study hours

•Explore the historical development of Guidance and Counselling in ancient times.
•Identify key philosophers and their contributions.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Unit 4: Guidance and Counselling in American Education

2 study hours

•Study the development of Guidance and Counselling in American Education.
•Identify key figures and events.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

3

Module 1: The Meaning of Guidance and Counselling

4h

Unit 5: Guidance and Counseling in Nigeria

4 study hours

•Examine the traditional and modern Guidance and Counselling practices in Nigeria.
•Identify key figures and events.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

4

Module 2: Types, Principles and Services of Guidance and Counseling

4h

Unit 1: Educational Guidance and Counselling

4 study hours

•Differentiate between educational, vocational, and personal-social guidance and counselling.
•Enumerate and explain different guidance services.
•Identify the principles of guidance and counselling.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

5

Module 2: Types, Principles and Services of Guidance and Counseling

4h

Unit 2: Vocational Guidance and Counselling

4 study hours

•Define vocational theory.
•Explain the need for occupational information.
•Discuss methods of disseminating occupational information.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

6

Module 2: Types, Principles and Services of Guidance and Counseling

4h

Unit 3: Personal Social Guidance and Counselling

4 study hours

•Identify issues requiring personal-social guidance and counselling.
•Discuss personal-social guidance and counselling.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

7

Module 2: Types, Principles and Services of Guidance and Counseling

4h

Unit 4: Basic Principles of Guidance and Counselling

4 study hours

•Discuss the basic principles of guidance and counselling.
•Explain how guidance counsellors can recognize client's worth and dignity.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

8

Module 2: Types, Principles and Services of Guidance and Counseling

4h

Unit 5: Guidance Services in Schools

4 study hours

•Discuss the Guidance services in schools.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

9

Module 3: Counsellor's Processes, Characteristics and Training

4h

Unit 1: Processes of Counselling

4 study hours

•Describe the counselling process.
•Discuss steps in the counselling process.
•Describe Referral Counselling.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

10

Module 3: Counsellor's Processes, Characteristics and Training

4h

Unit 2: Characteristics of Counsellors

4 study hours

•Mention attributes of a counsellor.
•Explain non-threatening, safe and non-possessive warmth of the counsellor towards his or her client.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

11

Module 3: Counsellor's Processes, Characteristics and Training

4h

Unit 3: Counsellor Training and Certification

4 study hours

•Discuss the training of a counsellor.
•Explain the certification of a trained counsellor.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

12

Module 3: Counsellor's Processes, Characteristics and Training

4h

Unit 4: Professionalism

4 study hours

•Discuss Guidance counselling as a profession.
•Discuss the ethics of the profession.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

13

Module 3: Counsellor's Processes, Characteristics and Training

4h

Unit 5: Paradigm Shift in Counselling

4 study hours

•Define social media.
•Discuss the need for paradigm shift in counselling.
•Describe Facebook.
•Discuss the use of Twitter & E-mail in counselling.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

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

Review definitions of key terms in Units 1-2 and create flashcards.

2

Summarize the historical timeline of guidance and counselling from Units 3-5.

3

Create a chart comparing different types of guidance from Module 2.

4

Practice applying ethical principles to case studies from Unit 4 of Module 4.

5

Outline the steps in the counselling process from Unit 1 of Module 3.

6

Identify the characteristics of effective counsellors and reflect on your own strengths.

7

Focus on understanding the application of social media in counselling from Unit 5 of Module 3.

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