In this module you will be introduced to research skills necessary for study at HE level.

These skills will include:
¿ Conducting a literature search to include accessing texts, journals, research publications and the internet
¿ Constructing a bibliography and referencing using the Harvard system
¿ Develop presentation skills
¿ Develop oral presentation skills
¿ Planning and presentation of written documentation including a range of reports, essays, reflective journals
¿ Develop appropriate critical thinking skills by examining issues from a range of professional, work based and theoretical perspectives
¿ Reflective writing

Assessment 1- Present an informative seminar to your peers outlining the principal issues highlighted within an article of your choice, related to the field of counselling weighted at 60%. (assessing LO's 1 and 2)

Assessment 2- Write a reflection evidencing your development through completing Assessment 1 using a reflective model of your choice. The reflection will demonstrate your ability to reflect on your individual learning outcomes

1000 words. weighted at 40%. (assessing LO 3)

All elements must be passed to achieve the module

Formative learning:
Students will be given feedback in group tutorials centred on the development of a plan for their work.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (20 hours)
15 hours lectures
5 hours group tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (180 hours)
Including internet research, reading and library study, assignment preparation, group activities in preparation for presentations, group activities in preparation for group tutorials and completion of Study Skills Pack.

1. Demonstrate appropriate reading, information literacy, academic writing, time management and IT skills for a student of counselling in higher education

Enquiry
Knowledge & Understanding

2. Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills for a student of counselling in higher education

Communication
Learning

3. Apply the process of reflection to improve learning and practice

Reflection

Library
IT resources including Power point
VLE
Core texts

Cottrell, S. (2019) The study skills handbook. 5th Ed. Hampshire: Palgrave Study Guide
van Emden, J. & Becker, L. (2010) Presentation Skills for Students. 2nd Ed. Hampshire: Palgrave.
McMillan, K. & Weyers, J. (2012) How to Cite, reference & Avoid Plagiarism at University. 1st Ed. Harlow: Pearson Prentice Hall

Research Skills for Counselling:

You will be introduced to the research skills necessary for the study of counselling at HE level.¿ These skills will include:

Conducting a literature search to include accessing texts, journals, research publications and the internet

Constructing a bibliography and referencing using the Harvard system

Developing presentation skills

Developing oral presentation skills

Planning and presentation of written documentation including a range of reports, essays, reflective journals

Developing appropriate critical thinking skills by examining issues from a range of professional, work based and theoretical perspectives

Reflective writing