MODULE SPECIFICATION
Code: |
UTLGDK-40-M |
Title: |
Guidance Theory & Practice 1 - Interviewing |
Version: |
5 |
Level: |
M |
UWE Credit Rating: |
40 |
ECTS Credit Rating: |
20 |
Module Type: |
Professional Practice |
Owning Faculty: |
Social Sciences and Humanities |
Field: |
Secondary Education and Lifelong Learning |
Approved for Delivery by: ( indicate name of affiliated institution if module will only be delivered by them) | |
Valid From: |
September 2009 |
Discontinued From: |
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Contributes Towards: |
PG Cert Education PG Cert Guidance (Vocational/Educational) PG Dip Education PG Dip Guidance (Vocational/Educational) MA Education MA Guidance (Vocational/Educational) |
Pre-requisites: |
None |
Co-requisites: |
none |
Entry requirements: (If the module is offered as CPD or stand alone, indicate the entry requirements) | |
Excluded Combinations: |
UTLGDK-40-3, Guidance Theory & Practice 1 - Interviewing |
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of this module participants will be able to:
• critically evaluate the guidance needs of individuals using evidence from analysis of own life experience, work with clients and knowledge and understanding of vocational choice and development theories
• critically engage with a range of helping models to develop effective and ethical strategies for use with individuals in a variety of guidance contexts
• demonstrate the interviewing skills necessary to work with a range of clients
• critically evaluate guidance interviews in terms of key counselling concepts in order to identify good practice and suggest improvements
• communicate effectively, including the capacity to communicate the processes and outcomes of their learning
• work effectively in collaboration with others
• work effectively as an independent and self-motivated learner.
Syllabus outline:
The syllabus will explore client guidance needs using reflection on students’ life experience and work with clients. Vocational choice and development theories will be examined, drawing on appropriate literature and experience and related to client need. Contrasting models of interviewing will be analysed and evaluated and students will have opportunities for interview practice and reflection, to develop their own skills and qualities.
Teaching and learning methods:
The module uses a range of methods including lectures and workshops, micro-teaching (using CCTV) and experience gained in the workplace.
Indicative sources:
BROWN, D. & BROOKS, S. (Eds) (1996) Career Choice and Development, San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass.
CULLEY, S. (1991) Integrative Counselling Skills in Action, London: Sage.
DRYDEN, W. (1992) Brief Counselling , London: Sage.
EGAN, G., (1994) (5th Ed) The Skilled Helper, Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks Cole.
GOTHARD, B. MIGNOT, P. OFFER, M. & RUFF, P. (2001) Careers Guidance in Context, London: Sage.
HUGHES, D. (2000) Careers Service Work with Young People with Priority Needs: Examples of Practice, Derby: Centre for Guidance Studies.
SAVICKAS, M.L. & WALSH, W.B. (1996) Handbook of Careers Counselling Theory & Practice, Palo Alto, CA: Davies Black.
WATTS, A.G. (1996) Rethinking Careers education and Guidance, London: Routledge.
Assessment
Weighting between components A and B
ATTEMPT 1
First Assessment Opportunity
Component A (Pass/Fail basis)
2 guidance interviews demonstrating competence against pre-determined professional criteria. Interviews will be assessed by qualified assessors and produced ‘live’ or on tape.
Component B
Element 1 Weighting: 50%
A 3000 word assignment addressing issues identified in the module content, relating to the professional practice of the student.
Assessment Criteria:
ALM: Conceptual Domain
The assignment demonstrates that the student can use and organise coherently relevant ideas, perspectives or theories to interpret and/or explore the issues under study and in addition can critically analyse and/or evaluate those ideas, perspectives or theories showing the ability to synthesise and/or transform ideas in the process of developing an argument.
ELM: Ethical Domain
The assignment demonstrates that the student has an awareness of ethical issues arising in or associated with the area of study, showing sensitive engagement with an appropriate ethical framework for interpretation of ideas or for practice. In addition, there is exploration of some of the problematics arising in relation to ethical dilemmas or decisions.
GLM: Action Domain
The assignment demonstrates that the student can explore the relationship between theory and practice in the workplace, and use reflection to develop personal theory and refine professional practice, with due regard to issues of equity and social justice, critically evaluating professional development needs and/ or outcomes.
Element 2 Weighting: 50%
A 3000 word assignment addressing issues identified in the module content, relating to the professional practice of the student.
Assessment Criteria:
ALM: Conceptual Domain
The assignment demonstrates that the student can use and organise coherently relevant ideas, perspectives or theories to interpret and/or explore issues under study and in addition can critically analyse and/or evaluate those ideas, perspectives or theories showing the ability to synthesise and/or transform ideas in the process of developing an argument.
BLM: Literature Domain
The assignment demonstrates that the student can reference an extensive range of literature and utilise it in the development of analysis and discussion of ideas, including critical engagement with that literature.
CLM: Contextual Domain
The assignment demonstrates that the student has an awareness of the significance of relevant contextual factors (eg personal, locational, historical, political etc) influencing the area of study and is able to critically engage with the contextual significance.
Second Assessment Opportunity (further attendance at taught classes is not required)
This is a Professional Practice module and, as such, referral is not automatic and is subject to the agreement of an Award Board. Any offer of a referral opportunity is subject to the availability of a placement judged by the University to be satisfactory.
Component A (Pass/Fail)
Element 1 Weighting: 100%
2 guidance interviews demonstrating competence against professional criteria. Interviews will be assessed by qualified assessors and produced ‘live’ or on tape.
Component B
Element 1 Weighting: 50%
A 3000 word assignment addressing issues identified in the module, relating to the professional practice of the student.
Assessment Criteria:
ALM: Conceptual Domain
The assignment demonstrates that the student can use and organise coherently relevant ideas, perspectives or theories to interpret and/or explore issues under study and in addition can critically analyse and/or evaluate those ideas, perspectives or theories showing the ability to synthesise and/or transform ideas in the process of developing an argument.
BLM: Literature Domain
The assignment demonstrates that the student can reference an extensive range of relevant literature and utilise it in the development of analysis and discussion of ideas including critical engagement with that literature.
CLM: Contextual Domain
The assignment demonstrates that that student has an awareness of the significance of relevant contextual factors (eg personal, locational, historical, political etc) influencing the area of study and is able to critically engage with the contextual significance
Element 2 Weighting: 50%
A 3000 word assignment addressing issues identified in the module content, relating to the professional practice of the student
Assessment Criteria:
ALM: Conceptual Domain
The assignment demonstrates that the student can use and organise coherently relevant ideas, perspectives or theories to interpret and/or explore issues under study and in addition can critically analyse and/or evaluate those ideas, perspectives or theories showing the ability to synthesise and/or transform ideas in the process of developing an argument
ELM: Ethical Domain
The assignment demonstrates that the student has an awareness of ethical issues arising in or associated with the area of study, showing sensitive engagement with an appropriate ethical framework for interpretation of ideas or for practice. In addition, there is exploration of some of the problematics arising in relation to ethical dilemmas or decisions.
GLM: Action Domain
The assignment demonstrates that the student can explore the relationship between theory and practice in the workplace, and use reflection to develop personal theory and refine professional practice, with due regard to issues of equity and social justice, critically evaluating professional development needs and/or outcomes.
SECOND (OR SUBSEQUENT) ATTEMPT Attendance at taught classes is/is not required.
Specification confirmed by ……………………………………Date ……………………………
(Associate Dean/Programme Director)