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Vocational Guidance

This course provides a comprehensive review preparing students for occupational fields and effective participation in the world of work. It explores the nature and origins of vocational guidance, particularly in Nigeria. The course aims to reveal key concepts used in vocational guidance and their application in academic and business settings. It highlights psychological and sociological factors influencing vocational choices and discusses strategies for disseminating vocational information. The course also examines ethical and legal issues in counseling practice.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Vocational GuidanceCareer DevelopmentPsychological FactorsVocational TheoriesManpower Needs

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
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Vocational Guidance

2

Career Development Theories

3

Psychological Factors in Vocational Choice

4

Sociological Factors in Vocational Choice

5

Ethical Issues in Counselling

6

Legal Issues in Counselling

7

Manpower Needs and Vocational Education

Total Topics7 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

Career Counselor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Guidance Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Human Resources Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Educational Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Vocational Trainer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationHuman ResourcesCareer Counseling ServicesGovernment AgenciesVocational Training Centers

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: An overview of vocational guidance

3h

Unit 1: An Overview of Vocational Guidance

3 study hours
  • •Define vocational guidance.
  • •Discuss the origins of vocational guidance.
  • •Explain the objectives of vocational guidance.
Week
2

Module 1: An overview of vocational guidance

3h

Unit 2: Psychology of Vocational Guidance

3 study hours
  • •Define psychology in vocational guidance.
  • •State reasons for the importance of psychology in vocational guidance.
  • •Explain the needs for studying psychology of vocational guidance.
Week
3

Module 1: An overview of vocational guidance

3h

Unit 3: Psychological Factors in Vocational Guidance

3 study hours
  • •Explain factors influencing vocational guidance.
  • •Classify factors under psychological and sociological categories.
  • •Analyze the impact of these factors on career choices.
Week
4

Module 1: An overview of vocational guidance

3h

Unit 4: Psychological Test and Vocational Guidance

3 study hours
  • •Define psychological test.
  • •List psychological tests and explain with examples.
  • •State the role and uses of psychological tests.
Week
5

Module 1: An overview of vocational guidance

6h

Unit 5: Needs for Vocational Information

3 study hours
  • •Explain why vocational information is necessary.
  • •Identify ways of disseminating vocational information.
  • •Define career-related terms.

Unit 6: Needs For Vocational Guidance

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 1
  • •Complete TMA 1
Week
6

Module 2: The Roles of Theories in Vocational Guidance.

6h

Unit 1: The Role of Theories in Vocational Guidance

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of theory.
  • •Discuss Trait and Factor theory.
  • •Explain Parsons' counselling implications.

Unit 2: Limitation of Parson's Trait and Factor Theory

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the limitations of Parsons' theory.
  • •Explain the contributions of Parsons' theory.
  • •Discuss the applicability of the theory in Nigeria.
Week
7

Module 2: The Roles of Theories in Vocational Guidance.

4h

Unit 3: Trait and Factor Theory of Career Development by Ginzberg, Ginsburg, Axelrod and Herman

4 study hours
  • •Explain the fantasy, tentative, and realistic periods.
  • •State how to use vocational information in counselling.
  • •Understand the background of Ginzberg and his Associates.
Week
8

Module 2: The Roles of Theories in Vocational Guidance.

4h

Unit 4: Limitation of Ginzberg and His Associates

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the limitations of Ginzberg's theory.
  • •Explain the strengths and applicability to Nigeria.
  • •Apply the theory to students' benefits in vocational guidance.
Week
9

Module 3: Self-concept in vocational guidance/Super's ten prepositions on vocational development.

4h

Unit 1: Self-Concept in Vocational Guidance/Super's Ten Propositions on Vocational Development

4 study hours
  • •Define self-concept from different perspectives.
  • •Analyze Super's propositions and stages of vocational development.
  • •Explain the implications and applications in Nigeria.
Week
10

Module 3: Self-concept in vocational guidance/Super's ten prepositions on vocational development.

8h

Unit 2: Personality Type Theory

4 study hours
  • •Discuss Holland's personality types.
  • •Explain the six personality and environment models.
  • •Apply the theory to help students understand their personality.

Unit 3: Sociological Theories

4 study hours
  • •Discuss sociological factors influencing vocational development.
  • •Analyze the impact of family, culture, and schooling.
  • •Apply sociological theories to vocational guidance.
Week
11

Module 3: Self-concept in vocational guidance/Super's ten prepositions on vocational development.

4h

Unit 4: Psychoanalytic or Impulse Theory

4 study hours
  • •Explain Freud's view on the nature of man.
  • •Discuss ego defense mechanisms.
  • •Analyze the criticisms and contributions of psychoanalysis.
Week
12

Module 3: Self-concept in vocational guidance/Super's ten prepositions on vocational development.

8h

Unit 5: Relationship Between Vocational Education and Manpower Needs

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the relationship between vocational education and manpower needs.
  • •Explain the rationale for vocational education.
  • •Analyze the role of schools in manpower development.

Unit 6: Psychoanalytic or Impulse Theory

4 study hours
  • •Review Module 3
  • •Complete TMA 2
Week
13

Module 4: Relationship Between Vocational Education and Manpower Needs, and Essential of vocational guidance

8h

Unit 1: Essential Elements of Vocational Guidance

4 study hours
  • •Discuss essential elements of vocational guidance.
  • •Explain the concept of vocational adjustment.
  • •Analyze the concept of vocational satisfaction.

Unit 2: The role of vocational guidance in schools/strategies to facilitate job seeking process

4 study hours
  • •Explain the ethical and legal issues in counseling.
  • •Review Module 4
  • •Complete TMA 3

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 vocational theories to real-world scenarios.

2

Practice applying ethical guidelines to case studies.

3

Review psychological and sociological factors affecting career choices.

4

Summarize key concepts from each module weekly.

5

Focus on understanding the practical applications of vocational guidance principles.

6

Review all TMAs and assignments

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