Syllabus (EDUCATION)

Course Type: MAJ-9

Semester: 6

Course Code: BEDCMAJ09T

Course Title: Guidance and Counselling

(L-P-Tu): 5-0-1

Credit: 6

Practical/Theory: Practical

Course Objective: Learning Objective and Learning Outcome: After completion of the course the students shall be able: To develop an understanding of the concepts of guidance and counselling. To develop an understanding of the types of guidance To be acquainted with diffe

Learning Outcome: Learning Objective and Learning Outcome: After completion of the course the students shall be able: To develop an understanding of the concepts of guidance and counselling. To develop an understanding of the types of guidance To be acquainted with diffe

M-IX

Guidance and Counselling

[Credit: 5+1]

Learning Objective and Learning Outcome:

After completion of the course the students shall be able:

1. To develop an understanding of the concepts of guidance and counselling.
2. To develop an understanding of the types of guidance
3. To be acquainted with differenttestingdevicesand techniques of guidance
4. To develop and understanding of the role of teacher as counsellor

Course Contents:

Unit-I: Concept and Functions of Guidance

1. Meaning, Nature, Function and Need of Guidance
2. Different Types of Guidance – (i) Educational: meaning, need and importance; (ii) Vocational: meaning, need and importance; (iii) Personal: meaning, need and importance; and Guidance Services – (i) Job Analysis: concept, need; (ii) Job Satisfaction: concept, factors affecting job satisfaction; (iii) Occupational Information: concept, need
3. Guidance of the Differently-Able Students: Gifted, Slow Learners, Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia) – only identification; Mainstreaming and providing support services to Differently-AbleStudents

Unit-II: Concept and Functions of Counselling

1. Meaning, purpose and scope of Counselling
2. Types of Counselling – Directive, Non-directive, Eclectic
3. Process of Counselling (introduction, in-depth, communication, suggestion); Skills in Counselling (listening, questioning, responding); Role of the Counsellor; Professional Ethics of a Counsellor

Unit-III: Tools and Techniques of Guidance and Counselling

1. Psychological tests – meaning, need, limitations
2. Testing – Intelligence, Aptitude, Attitude, Achievement, Interest, Personality
3. Techniques of Guidance and Counselling – (i) Interview: types and procedure; (ii) Case Study; (iii) Cumulative Record, (iv) Anecdotal Record; (v) Diary; and (vi) Questionnaire

Suggested Books:

Aggarwal J. C., (2004) Educational and Vocational Guidance and Counselling, 7th Edition, Doaba House; Delhi.

Aggarwal J.C. (2005) Career Information in Career Guidane - Theory and Practice, Doaba House, Delhi.

Chauhan S.S. Principles and Techniques of Guidance.

Dash, M (1997) Education of Exceptional Children, Atlantic publishers, New Delhi

DevKapil (2006) Educational Counselling, Pragun Publications, New Delhi

Gibson Robert & Mitchell Marianne (2005) Introduction to Guidance and Counselling, 6 Edition, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.

Gladding Samuel (2011) Counselling - A Comprehensive Profession, 6th Edition, Dorling Kindersley India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Kenkateish, S (2001) Special Education, Anmol Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

Kochhar S.K. (1981) Guidance in Indian Education, New Delhi

Kochhar S.K. (1987) Educational and Vocational Guidance in Secondary Schools, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi

Kochhar S.K. (1987) Guidance and Counseling in Colleges and Universities, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi

Milne Aileen (2003) Teach Yourself Counseling, McGraw Hill companies, Chicago.

Panda, K.C. (1997) Education of Exceptional Children, Vikas Publishing House, Delhi.

Sharma R.A. Fundamentals of Guidance and Counseling

Sharma Ramnath and Sharma Rachana (2004) Guidance and Counseling in India, Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi.