2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
HECS5183M Becoming a Reflective Practitioner 1a
15 creditsClass Size: 15
If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.
Module manager: Gillian Proctor
Email: G.M.Proctor@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is mutually exclusive with
| HECS2103 | Counselling Skills Develop (1) |
| HECS2104 | Personal Awareness Devel. (1) |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To develop counselling skills and reflexive awareness in preparation for beginning counselling practice on placement in an agency setting.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a range of skills in counselling practice situations with peers and readiness to begin practice as a psychotherapeutic counsellor.
2. Critically reflect on skills development using constructive feedback.
3. Critically reflect upon aspects of self-other interactions in counselling skills practice and in personal development exercises.
4. Integrate aspects of intersubjective awareness with the use of counselling skills in practice sessions with peers.
Skills outcomes
Students will be required to demonstrate a level of counselling skills and self awareness commensurate with beginning counselling practice with clients in an agency setting.
Syllabus
1. Counselling skills development in peer practice groups and peer/self-appraisal skills audit.
2. Observed counselling skills practice with peers plus feedback and critical reflection on effectiveness and appropriateness of counselling skills interactions.
3. Theoretical aspects of counselling practice (e.g. the therapeutic frame, the therapeutic relationship).
4. The BACP Ethical Framework.
5. Group learning for personal awareness development including facilitated reflection on group interactions.
6. Peer review of learning journal feeding into assessment.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Group learning | 16 | 1.00 | 16.00 |
| Practical | 16 | 1.50 | 24.00 |
| Seminar | 9 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 0.50 | 1.00 |
| Private study hours | 100.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 50.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Reviewing tapes of counselling skills practice sessionsReading
Keeping a reflective journal
Assignment preparation
Personal therapy (non-assessed).
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Peer and tutor feedback on counselling skills practice sessions.Peer review of learning journal.
Participation in seminars and group learning sessions.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2,000 words - Reflective essay on personal awareness and skills practice development | 100.00 |
| Practical | 20 minute live counselling skills activity with peer (Pass/Fail) No compensation between elements. The reflective essay will draw on the learning journal and peer and tutor feedback. The live skills activity will be assessed using the skills grid for this module. | 0.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
No compensation between elements. The reflective essay will draw on the learning journal and peer and tutor feedback. The live skills activity will be assessed using the skills grid for this module.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 11/08/2016
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