Principles of Guidance and Counselling
- Education
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 181 pages
- 18 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 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 EGC801, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EGC801 · UNIT 2: DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
Lewis (1970:10) describes counselling as a process by which a troubled person (the client) is helped to feel and behave in a more personally satisfying manner through interaction which an involved person (the counsellor) who provides information and reactions which simulate the client to develop behaviours which enable him to deal more effectively with himself and his environment.
What you should be able to do
- Differentiate between guidance and counselling.
- Explain the historical development of guidance and counselling.
- Identify the different types of guidance and counselling services.
- Apply ethical principles in counselling practice.
- Demonstrate effective counselling processes.
- Recognize the characteristics of effective counsellors.
What it prepares you for
- School Counselor
- Career Advisor
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Mental Health Counselor
- Social Worker
- Education
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Community Development
- Human Resources
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Counsellor's Processes, Characteristics and Training
Unit 1: Processes of Counselling
Understanding various counselling theories and their practical application requires critical analysis and integration of complex concepts.
- Module 3: Counsellor's Processes, Characteristics and Training
Unit 4: Professionalism
Applying ethical principles in complex real-world scenarios demands careful judgment and consideration of multiple perspectives.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Meaning of Guidance and Counselling
Unit 1: The Meaning of Guidance and Counselling · 2 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 hours
Study the differences between Guidance and Counselling.. Analyze the relationship between Guidance and Counselling.. Complete self-assessment exercises..
- Week 2Module 1: The Meaning of Guidance and Counselling
Unit 3: Historical Development of Guidance and Counselling in the Ancient Time · 2 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 hours
Study the development of Guidance and Counselling in American Education.. Identify key figures and events.. Complete self-assessment exercises..
- Week 3Module 1: The Meaning of Guidance and Counselling
Unit 5: Guidance and Counseling in Nigeria · 4 hours
Examine the traditional and modern Guidance and Counselling practices in Nigeria.. Identify key figures and events.. Complete self-assessment exercises..
- Week 4Module 2: Types, Principles and Services of Guidance and Counseling
Unit 1: Educational Guidance and Counselling · 4 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 5Module 2: Types, Principles and Services of Guidance and Counseling
Unit 2: Vocational Guidance and Counselling · 4 hours
Define vocational theory.. Explain the need for occupational information.. Discuss methods of disseminating occupational information.. Complete self-assessment exercises..
- Week 6Module 2: Types, Principles and Services of Guidance and Counseling
Unit 3: Personal Social Guidance and Counselling · 4 hours
Identify issues requiring personal-social guidance and counselling.. Discuss personal-social guidance and counselling.. Complete self-assessment exercises..
- Week 7Module 2: Types, Principles and Services of Guidance and Counseling
Unit 4: Basic Principles of Guidance and Counselling · 4 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 8Module 2: Types, Principles and Services of Guidance and Counseling
Unit 5: Guidance Services in Schools · 4 hours
Discuss the Guidance services in schools.. Complete self-assessment exercises..
- Week 9Module 3: Counsellor's Processes, Characteristics and Training
Unit 1: Processes of Counselling · 4 hours
Describe the counselling process.. Discuss steps in the counselling process.. Describe Referral Counselling.. Complete self-assessment exercises..
- Week 10Module 3: Counsellor's Processes, Characteristics and Training
Unit 2: Characteristics of Counsellors · 4 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 11Module 3: Counsellor's Processes, Characteristics and Training
Unit 3: Counsellor Training and Certification · 4 hours
Discuss the training of a counsellor.. Explain the certification of a trained counsellor.. Complete self-assessment exercises..
- Week 12Module 3: Counsellor's Processes, Characteristics and Training
Unit 4: Professionalism · 4 hours
Discuss Guidance counselling as a profession.. Discuss the ethics of the profession.. Complete self-assessment exercises..
- Week 13Module 3: Counsellor's Processes, Characteristics and Training
Unit 5: Paradigm Shift in Counselling · 4 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Review definitions of key terms in Units 1-2 and create flashcards.
- Summarize the historical timeline of guidance and counselling from Units 3-5.
- Create a chart comparing different types of guidance from Module 2.
- Practice applying ethical principles to case studies from Unit 4 of Module 4.
- Outline the steps in the counselling process from Unit 1 of Module 3.
- Identify the characteristics of effective counsellors and reflect on your own strengths.
- Focus on understanding the application of social media in counselling from Unit 5 of Module 3.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EGC801 about?
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.
How many units does EGC801 have?
EGC801, Principles of Guidance and Counselling, has 18 units across 4 modules, over 181 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EGC801?
EGC801 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Education.
Is EGC801 hard?
EGC801 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 EGC801 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.
How is EGC801 assessed?
EGC801 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with EGC801?
School Counselor, Career Advisor, Rehabilitation Counselor, Mental Health Counselor and Social Worker.