•MON FRASER UNIVERSITY

Intersession 1999

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EDUC 425 - 4

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M. Loncaric

School Counselling for the Classroom

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Office: MPX 8631.3

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Tel: 291-3459

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 17:30 - 21:20 ?

E01.00

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E-mail: mell@sfu.ca

Location: MPX 7500B

PREREQUISITE

Educ 401/402 & Educ 220 or Psyc 100 &102

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is intended for senior students or practicing teachers who wish to explore the contributions counselling

concepts and skills will make in the classroom or similar settings. A combination of lectures, narrative, discussions,

practice exercises and seminars will be used to explore such topics as: the role of the counsellor in the school, theories

of counselling, effective helping skills, and programs to promote affective development.

REQUIREMENTS

1.

Communication Skills Tape and Transcript - (30%)

Each student will provide a tape and a transcript of a conversation in order to demonstrate effective

communication skills.

2.

Presentation - (30%) - (schedule to be determined in class)

Group Project and Presentation. Working with a small group, students will present a theory of counselling from

the textbook in a structured format. PART 1 (20 minutes maximum) An overview of the theory presented. This

will be accompanied by a summary handout to be duplicated and made available for all students. PART 2

(20 minutes maximum) An experiential learning activity, or role play related to one part of the content. PART 3

(20 minutes) A class discussion based on the strengths and limitations of the theory/ approach. Each group is

strongly encouraged to develop a system to insure that time limits are strictly observed. The time for PART 3 can

be extended beyond 20 minutes if the class becomes engaged in a discussion related to any component of the

presentation. PART 1 and PART 2 should not be extended.

3.

Exam - (40%)

Multiple choice exam based on readings, class presentation, and material presented by the instructor.

NOTE: Due dates and the date

of

the exam will be discussed on the first day

of class.

REQUIRED TEXT

Thomson & Rudolph (1992). Counselling Children (4th ed.). Monterey: Brooks Cole.

RECOMMENDED READING

Allan, J

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A. B. & Nairne, J

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(1992). Class Discussions For Teachers and Counsellors in

Elementary Schools (2nd ed.). Toronto: OISE.

Myrick, R.D. (1997) Development Guidance and Counselling: A practical approach (3rd ed.).

Minneapolis, MN: Educational Media.

OFFICE HOURS:

Please feel free to phone or drop by to make an appointment. I will be available before and after

class for consultation with individual students. There is always a machine to record your voice messages on my office