Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF EDUCATION / RPDAE 306 - GUIDANCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING

Code: RPDAE 306

Course Title: GROUP COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE

Theoretical+Practice: 2+0

ECTS: 3

Year/Semester of Study

3 / Spring Semester

Level of Course

1st Cycle Degree Programme

Type of Course

Compulsory

Department

GUIDANCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING

Pre-requisities and Co-requisites

None

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Teaching Period

14 Weeks

Name of Lecturer

FARUK BOZDAĞ (faruk.bozdag@nevsehir.edu.tr)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

None

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students to acquire preliminary knowledge and skills in order to conduct group counseling.

Learning Outcomes		PO	MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1	Comprehends the nature of group counseling.	PO-2 Explains the knowledge about the theories, approaches and basic concepts of psychological counseling and guidance. PO-31 Develops understanding of group counseling processes.	Examination
LO-2	Knows the basic concepts of group counseling.	PO-2 Explains the knowledge about the theories, approaches and basic concepts of psychological counseling and guidance. PO-31 Develops understanding of group counseling processes.	Examination
LO-3	Adopts the basic principles of group counseling.	PO-2 Explains the knowledge about the theories, approaches and basic concepts of psychological counseling and guidance. PO-31 Develops understanding of group counseling processes.	Examination
LO-4	Comprehends group counseling skills and techniques.	PO-2 Explains the knowledge about the theories, approaches and basic concepts of psychological counseling and guidance. PO-31 Develops understanding of group counseling processes. PO-32 Provides services in a way that integrates cognitive, behavioral, emotional, cultural and spiritual dimensions in the counseling process with individuals and groups.	Examination
LO-5	Increases awareness of different types of groups.	PO-2 Explains the knowledge about the theories, approaches and basic concepts of psychological counseling and guidance. PO-31 Develops understanding of group counseling processes.	Examination
LO-6	Plans the group process.	PO-2 Explains the knowledge about the theories, approaches and basic concepts of psychological counseling and guidance. PO-31 Develops understanding of group counseling processes.	Examination
LO-7	Knows the phases of the group.	PO-2 Explains the knowledge about the theories, approaches and basic concepts of psychological counseling and guidance. PO-31 Develops understanding of group counseling processes.	Examination
LO-8	Gains understanding of leadership styles in the group.	PO-2 Explains the knowledge about the theories, approaches and basic concepts of psychological counseling and guidance. PO-31 Develops understanding of group counseling processes.	Examination
LO-9	Understands group members' various problems and coping strategies.	PO-2 Explains the knowledge about the theories, approaches and basic concepts of psychological counseling and guidance. PO-31 Develops understanding of group counseling processes. PO-32 Provides services in a way that integrates cognitive, behavioral, emotional, cultural and spiritual dimensions in the counseling process with individuals and groups.	Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Basic concepts and principles of group counseling; group counseling process; group counseling skills and techniques, stages of the group, group counseling for different problems and age periods.
Weekly Course Content
Week	Subject	Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1	The nature-main characteristics of counseling groups	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
2	Therapeutic factors in group counseling	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
3	Concepts related to group counseling	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
4	Group types	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
5	Planning and forming the group	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
6	Rules in group counseling	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
7	Stages of the group (Initial stage)	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
8	mid-term exam
9	Stages of the group (Transition stage)	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
10	Stages of the group (Working stage)	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
11	Stages of the group (Final stage)	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
12	Coping with difficulties in group counseling	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
13	Leadership in group counseling	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
14	Use of activity in group counseling	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
15	Group counseling and ethics	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
16	final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1	Demir, A. ve Koydemir, S. (Ed.). (2013). Grupla psikolojik danışma. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
2	Voltan-Acar, N. (2019). Grupla psikolojik danışmada alıştırmalar ve deneyler. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3	Voltan-Acar, N. (2020). Grupla psikolojik danışma ilke ve teknikleri. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Required Course instruments and materials
Smartboard, computer, projector, PowerPoint presentation, blackboard, pen, textbook.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment	Week	Hours	Weight(%)
mid-term exam	8	1	40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam	16	1	60

Student Work Load
Type of Work	Weekly Hours	Number of Weeks	Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice)	2	14	28
Outside Class
a) Reading	2	12	24
b) Search in internet/Library	2	11	22
c) Performance Project			0
d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report			0
e) Term paper/Project	0	0	0
Oral Examination	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Laboratory exam	0	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam	1	7	7
mid-term exam	1	1	1
Own study for final exam	1	7	7
final exam	1	1	1
			0
			0
Total work load;			90