Introduction to Guidance and Counseling (EDU-310) BEd (Hons) 2017-2021

This course has been designed to introduce the concept, scope, and theories that
govern the process of guidance and counselling in education. It will enable Student
Teachers to identify areas of guidance and counselling at the elementary level.
Through the knowledge and skills acquired from this course, they will be well
equipped to explore the talents and potential of their students, while preparing them
for life in the 21st century. The course will include both theoretical knowledge of
guidance and counselling and the development of Student Teachers’ counselling skills.
It will strengthen their ability to exercise active listening skills, reflect on students’
problems, and help them choose potential solutions to their problems. The course
will also enable Student Teachers to design school-wide guidance and counselling
programmes.
B.ED. (HONS) ELEMENTARY 12
Course learning outcomes
By the end of this course, Student Teachers will be able to:
• demonstrate knowledge of the importance of guidance and counselling to
teachers and students
• critically analyse the concepts, scope, and theories that govern the process of
guidance and counselling
• use the principles and functions of guidance and counselling to ensure a safe
learning environment in school
• identify and apply different tools of data collection in different situations
• select and apply appropriate counselling techniques to solve students’ problems
• coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders in the process of
guidance and counselling.
Teaching-learning strategies
The course will include an interactive approach and active learning strategies, such
as brainstorming, discussions, case studies, and role plays. It should provide Student
Teachers with practical experience of identifying and providing better solutions to
problems in a classroom and school setting. The emphasis will be on a student-centred
approach in order to provide maximum opportunity for them to inquire, present,
share their views, and take an active part in all classroom activities. In some sessions,
interactive lectures will also be used.

Title of Course: Introduction to Guidance and Counseling

COURSE CODE:310

YEAR/SEMESTER: Year 3/Semester VI

DURATION: 3 credits, 48 class

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

§ Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of guidance

And counselling to support the teacher‟s role in the classroom

§ Explain the role of various members of a guidance and counselling system in supporting learners in addressing their future choices and social challenges

§ Demonstrate the skills of student advisement in making

responsible social choices and decisions

§ Assist students in making informed choices to solve personal,

educational and social problems they confront

§ Refer students to resources that can assist them in solving social

and personal problems they encounter.

Unit 1 Introduction to guidance & counceling

1.1. Define and differentiate Guidance and Counselling

1.2. Objectives of Guidance

1.3. Principles of Guidance

1.4. List the various members of a counselling team and explain their responsibilities

Unit 2 The role of guidance and counselling personnel

2.1. Teacher in guidance and counselling

2.2. Psychologist in student services

2.3. Administrator in guidance and counselling

2.4. Career counsellor

2.5. Librarian in guidance and counselling

Unit 3 Techniques of Guidance

3.1. How the teacher can assist the learner to make informed choices to guide their future

3.2.Assisting the learner in personal and social development

3.3.Developing guidance skills: questioning techniques, active listening

Unit 4 Basic skills of Counselling

4.1. Identifying elementary social problems the classroom teacher can resolve

4.2. Exercising basic counselling skills in a controlled situation

4.3. Evaluating basic counseling techniques among peers

Unit 5 Services of Guidance

5.1. Orientation service

5.2. Testing service

5.3. Educational and occupational services

5.4. Counselling services

5.5. Placement services

5.6. Follow up services

5.7. Research & evaluation services

Unit 6 Evaluation of the guidance program

6.1. Types of evaluation in guidance and counselling

6.2. Program evaluation

Unit 7 Cumulative Record Card

7.1.Nature and purpose of the Cumulative Record Card (CRC)

7.2. Advantages of the CRC

7.3. Design of CRC

Week	Topics
1	Unit 1 Introduction to guidance & counceling
2	Unit 1 Introduction to guidance & counceling
3	Unit 2 The role of guidance and counselling personnel
4	Unit 2 The role of guidance and counselling personnel
5	Unit 2 The role of guidance and counselling personnel
6	Unit 3 Techniques of Guidance
7	Unit 3 Techniques of Guidance
8	Unit 4 Basic skills of Counselling
9	Unit 4 Basic skills of Counselling
10	Unit 5 Services of Guidance
11	Unit 5 Services of Guidance
12	Unit 5 Services of Guidance
13	Unit 6 Evaluation of the guidance program
14	Unit 6 Evaluation of the guidance program
15	Unit 7 Cumulative Record Card
16	Unit 7 Cumulative Record Card