EDF5552 Counselling practicum
Faculty of Education
EDF5552 Counselling practicum is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Summer A at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Summer A
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5552
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5552
No unit lists EDF5552 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit extends your counselling practice through a focus on elements of professionalism: evidence-based practice, advanced intervention, assessment and reporting skills and reflective practice. The unit examines applied and academic research and evaluation in relation to mental health and counselling, and evaluates the quality and approaches of research evidence. You will consolidate your skills in case formulation, and documenting evidence-based interventions using appropriate assessment tools and instruments. Through ongoing professional practice, you will take up opportunities for self-reflection of your own professional development as counsellors.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Case report (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Evidence-based review of a counselling issue (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills of professional counselling practice
- 2
Evaluate research-based evidence according to quality indicators
- 3
Demonstrate advanced intervention planning to address clients' needs
- 4
Extend familiarity with a variety of assessment instruments and tools and implement these in practice
- 5
Demonstrate skills in case formulation and reporting, and maintaining clear case-notes which convey a depth of professional knowledge
- 6
Recognise the need for appropriate specialist and agency referrals and engagement with local human services
- 7
Reflect on the legal, ethical and professional principles and practices relevant to counselling.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops12 hours
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- Equivalent to 36 hours of engagement in online, face-to-face or blended platforms
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- Independent study to make up the required minimum hours during the semester.
The focus of this unit is preparation for clinical practice. The unit has a strong focus on reflection and discussion to help you to integrate past and concurrent learning in coursework units and clinical placements. Learning is facilitated by way of scheduled classes and experiential learning that include role-plays and integrated placements. Other teaching approaches include: aase presentation and discussion; peer assisted learning; industry-based learning: and individual/small group supervision.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
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Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Yap Yee Aun
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yeo Pei Li
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5552?
EDF5552 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5552 offered?
In 2020, EDF5552 runs in Summer A at Malaysia.
How much work is EDF5552?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5552 have an exam?
No. EDF5552 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.