EDU8333 Advanced Educational Counselling

EDU	8333	78478	2, 2008	EXT	Advanced Educational Counselling	1.00	Toowoomba
Subject	Cat-nbr	Class	Term	Mode	Description	Units	Campus

Academic group:	FOEDU
Academic org:	FOE002
Student contribution band:	National Priority Teaching
ASCED code:	070113

Staffing
Requisites
Other requisites
Rationale
Synopsis
Objectives
Topics
Texts
Reference materials
Student workload
Assessment details
Important assessment information
Assessment notes
Other requirements
Production date
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STAFFING

Examiner: Patrick O'Brien
Moderator: Stephen Hughes

REQUISITES

Pre-requisite: EDU8332

OTHER REQUISITES

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html

RATIONALE

Counsellor education at an advanced level requires a continued examination of issues introduced in previous studies and the development of clear conceptual and theoretical frameworks which underpins professional practice. Thus, this course introduces specific theories of therapeutic counselling and contains an intensive skill development component which links these specific theories. This approach is then embedded in guidance and counselling practice.

SYNOPSIS

The course covers the major theories of individual and group counselling, and group dynamics. Advanced counselling skills are introduced and practiced and the integration of conceptual frameworks with theory and micro-skills is facilitated through role play and group work. Students will be required to develop their own approach to guidance and counselling. This course emphasises both personal and professional self-exploration and development. Students will be required to practice independently and to attend a residential school. A compulsory residential school is scheduled to facilitate skill development.

OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical approaches to counseling practice in educational and other settings (Assignment 1 Part A / B, Residential School)
demonstrate competence in advanced micro-counselling skills (Assignment 1 Part B, Residential School)
demonstrate a personal and professional knowledge of specific aspects of school counselling and guidance (Assignment 2, Residential School)
demonstrate and justify their individual approach to counselling. (All assignments and Residential School)
Demonstrate competence in written language and scholarly writing including correct spelling, grammar and bibliographic referencing. (Assignment 1A, 2)

TOPICS

	Description	Weighting (%)
1.	Individual counselling and specific therapeutic approaches: 1. person centred; 2. behavioral; 3. rational-emotive; 4. cognitive	30.00
2.	Group counselling: 1. group dynamics; 2. group processes/interventions	30.00
3.	Counselling skills - advanced: 1. confrontation; 2. focusing; 3. reflection of meaning; 4. influencing skills and strategies; 5. directives; 6. logical consequences; 7. feedback; 8. interpretation	30.00
4.	Behavior of interventions; career development issues; educational planning and programming	10.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Corey, G 2005, Theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy, 7th edn, Brooks/Cole/Thomson Learning, Belmont, CA.

Ivey, A E & Ivey, MB 2007, Intentional interviewing and counselling: facilitating client development in a multicultural society, 6th edn, Thomson/Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, Pacific Grove, CA.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Whether you are on, or off campus, the USQ Library is an excellent source of information http://www.usq.edu.au/library/ . The gateway to education resources is here... http://www.usq.edu.au/library/faculties/education/default.htm

Davis, T 2005, Exploring School Counselling: Professional Practices and Perspectives, La Haska Press, Boston, MA.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY	HOURS
Assessment	25.00
Directed Study	50.00
Private Study	50.00
Residential Schools	35.00

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description	Marks out of	Wtg(%)	Due date	Notes
ASSIGNMENT 1 (PART A)	30.00	30.00	29 Aug 2008
ASSIGNMENT 1 (PART B)	30.00	30.00	23 Sep 2008	(see note 1)
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL	1.00	1.00	26 Sep 2008	(see note 2)
ASSIGNMENT 2	40.00	40.00	24 Oct 2008

NOTES

1.: Please refer to your Introductory Book for further information.
2.: Residential School will be held 22 - 26 September 2008. A mark of one (1) indicates you have successfully completed the Residential School requirements. Zero (0) indicates that you have not successfully completed the Residential School requirements. The weighting of 1% is used for administrative purposes only and is NOT included in the overall weighting for this course

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Attendance requirements:
Participation in Residential School group work is compulsory. It is the student's responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item, and have passed item assessed on pass/fail basis.
Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit assignments after the due date without (prior) approval of the examiner then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late up to ten working days at which time a mark of zero may be recorded. No assignments will be accepted after model answers have been posted.
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course and must satisfactorily complete the practical counselling compent/s and the combined academic component/s.
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course.
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
There will be no Deferred or Supplementary examinations in this course.
University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

1.	The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the Examiner.
2.	Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be produced within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of request being made by the Examiner. The student must retain this copy until the grade for this course has been finalised.
3.	The Examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
4.	In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local public holiday in their area, the due date for the assignment will be the next working day. Students are to note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for the Examiner's convenience.
5.	Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of a course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM (Incomplete - Make up). An IM grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non-directed personal study.
6.	Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an assessment in a course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination); IDM (Incomplete - Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).
7.	When there is more than one marker for a single item of assessment, the distributed patterns and means for the different markers will be compared and marks adjusted if necessary.
8.	The Faculty will normally only accept assessments that have been written, typed or printed on paper-based media. The Faculty will NOT accept submission of assignments by facsimile. Students who do not have regular access to postal services or who are otherwise disadvantaged by these regulations may be given special consideration. They should contact the Examiner of the course to negotiate such special arrangements.
9.	Marking criteria are provided in course material as mark sheets/guides or as part of assignment specifications.
10.	All assessment items must be submitted.
11.	Summative assessment items will receive a numerical score. Any ungraded assessment requirement will receive a Pass, Fail or Incomplete. Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a course but who have failed to meet the minimum requirements for a passing grade within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM (Incomplete - Make up). An IM grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to meet the minimum requirements for a passing grade after a period of non-directed personal study.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Students will require access to e-mail and Internet access to USQConnect for this course.
Students are to use a recognised referencing system a specified by the course Examiner.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Working with Children: State law in Queensland requires that all adults (including university students, pre-service educators, trainers, vocational teachers, industry educators) working with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland*, obtain approval before commencing such work. Many education courses include a practical component (professional experience, project work, research, assessment etc..) that may require engagement with children under the age of 18. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess a current suitability card (Blue Card) before commencing any practical components of this course. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 UNLESS YOU POSSESS A CURRENT 'BLUE CARD'. For further information: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html. *If you are undertaking practical experience outside the state of Queensland, Australia you should check local requirements.

This version produced 27 May 2008.