HPY310 - Coaching and Counselling Groups for Behaviour Change

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(B, G)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:

0.125

Unit chair:

A McClelland (B)

Contact hours:

1 x three hour tutorial workshop per week.

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

The unit aims to enable students to develop an understanding of, and practice in, current approaches in evidence and non-evidenced-based coaching, facilitating and counselling for behaviour change practices from a group-work perspective.

 

The unit will include:

  • Developing awareness of group-work principles and group dynamics;
  • Practical, generic coaching, facilitating and counselling skills applicable to a range of group environments;
  • Awareness of cross-disciplinary applications of the coaching/counselling process in group settings and an ethical framework for group-work practices.

The unit is applicable to a range of disciplines and highly relevant for students wishing to develop skills as a coach, trainer/facilitator, supervisor, manager, tutor, presenter or group counsellor.

 

Note: students will be provided with practical techniques and support to help overcome fear of public speaking and presenting.

Assessment

Students will:

 

1. Design and write a group-training program for a 1-day training seminar that involves:

  • The training of at least two skills or, two personal development techniques for participants;
  • Facilitating at least two group discussion sessions. 30%.

 

2. Provide an 1800-word (maximum) essay incorporating a rationale justifying the approach, strengths, philosophy and content to be utilised in the 1-day training session plan. 30%.

 

3. Students, working in pairs, will plan and facilitate a 30-minute group training session within a tutorial. 40%.

 

Tutorial attendance: Students will be required to attend a minimum of 80% of the on-campus tutorials as a hurdle requirement to obtain a pass or above in the unit. Tutorials will be 3 hours duration.

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$706$706$706$2542$2714

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.