ABS143 week 6

The theory that was applied in the Counselling session was (Person Centered Theory)

COU101 Assessment details
Task 2B: Reflective Essay (20%)
Date Due: Week 11
The goal of this assessment is to assess students’ knowledge and application of counselling
theory and skills, and evaluate their reflective practice. Students will have presented a role
play during weeks 8 – 10 in tutorial time, and are required to reflect on the process of
preparation and delivery of this simulated counselling session. Viewing a recording of the
session will be beneficial to preparing this reflective essay.
Students are required to:
•
Identify the theory that was applied in the Counselling session. Provide a
short description of this theory, its development over time, and it uses
(reference this from unit readings).
•
Describe the techniques and skills employed related to that theory that were
used when working with the client (reference these from unit readings).
Provide examples from your Role Play.
•
Explain why this theory was chosen.
•
Describe how the theory informed your approach when considering the
client. How did the theory inform your thinking and conception of the client
and their issues?
•
Discuss the strengths and limitations of this theory for this client (Did it
work?) (use academic sources to support your discussion).
•
Reflect on the skills you used as a counsellor during the session; identify
skills that you demonstrated well, and discuss skills that can be improved.
Use either the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Code of Ethics, or
Code of Ethics and Practice of the Australian Counselling Association to inform your answer.
Students are to use APA 7 format (introduction, sub-headings, conclusion, page numbers
etc.) and referencing; both in-text and reference list.
Excerpts from at least 5 credible, academic sources and the listed textbooks need to be
included. Connections must be made between the literature and the course learning material
to support ideas and demonstrate knowledge of subject matter.
Criterion
Measures
Intended
Outcome:
1-2
Presentation & Academic writing: 9 marks (30%)
CLO8, 9
3-5
Written discussion regarding the case,
counselling and planning: 15 marks (50%)
6-7
References and referencing: 6 marks (20%)
Task Length
1500 – 1800 words
context, LO1 – 5
CLO8, 9
Learning
Rubric
CRITERION
Presentation
WEIGHT
10
NN 0 – 49%
No coversheet.
Formatting guidelines
not followed.
Academic
Discussion
Conclusion
Research
Referencing
TOTAL
C 60 – 69%
D 70 – 79%
HD 80% +
Correctly completed coversheet with
all required information provided.
Fully observes formatting guidelines.
Coversheet present with
missing details. Formatting
guidelines observed but not
in full.
Completed coversheet.
Most formatting guidelines
observed.
Correctly completed coversheet
including word count. Formatting
guidelines observed with minor
inconsistencies.
20
Poor word choice; Poor
syntax; Incorrect/poor
use of language.
Satisfactory attempt in
academic writing; Syntax
and structure with multiple
errors.
Correct written expression;
Good syntax and structure of
assessment with some
errors.
Clear, concise and correct
writing; Very good syntax and
structure of assessment with few
errors.
Sophisticated clarity, conciseness,
and correctness of writing; Excellent
written expression.
10
Introduction absent,
poorly written or not
related to the topic.
Mentions counselling.
Covers counselling theory
and mentions skills used in
session.
Covers theory and skills used;
Provides direction for
assessment.
Covers counselling theory and skills
used clearly; Provides context &
direction of assessment.
30
Little to no stated
description of
counselling theory; Poor
understanding of
requirements for
counselling. No
examples of skills. Little
to no evidence of self
reflection.
Very little stated description
of counselling theories; Poor
example of use of
counselling skills. Very little
analysis and self-reflection.
Poor application of academic
resources to ideas that
demonstrate Impact on selfdevelopment
Good and clearly stated
description of counselling
theory; Good example of
resources that assist with
developing counselling skills.
Good analysis and selfreflection. Good application
of academic resources to
ideas that demonstrate
Impact on self-development
Very good and clearly stated
description of counselling theory.
Very good identification of
resources that assist with
developing counselling skills.
Very good analysis and selfreflection. Very good application
of academic resources to ideas
that demonstrate impact on selfdevelopment
Excellent and clearly stated
description of counselling theory;
Excellent identification of resources
that assist with counselling skills.
Excellent analysis and self-reflection.
Excellent application of academic
resources to ideas that demonstrate
Impact on self-development
10
No summary or
conclusion.
Poor summary and
conclusion
Good summary and
conclusion.
Very good summary &
conclusion; attempt at integration
of personal learning.
Excellent summary and conclusion;
integration of personal learning.
10
No evidence of research.
References scarcely used;
References cited;
References used well;
Weak, outdated or
inappropriate external
sources used.
Attempt at using credible
academic sources.
Current, peer reviewed academic
sources used effectively.
References used effectively; More
than 5 credible, peer reviewed &
current academic sources used
effectively and extensively to support
discussion; use of text-book.
Attempt made at in-text
referencing; Reference List
has errors; APA 7 guidelines
observed but not in full.
In-text references cited;
Reference List has some
errors; APA 7 guidelines
observed to some extent.
In-text references cited with few
errors; Reference list presented
with few errors; APA 7 observed
well.
Writing
Introduction
P 50 – 59%
10
30%
No in-text referencing;
Reference List absent or
poorly presented; APA 7
not used or poorly
observed.
In-text references correctly cited and
placed; Reference list presented with
no errors; APA 7 guidelines
observed fully (double spaced,
hanging indent, alphabetically listed,
doi included) such that others can
locate the source.
COU101 Assessment details
Task 2B: Reflective Essay (20%)
Date Due: Week 11
The goal of this assessment is to assess students’ knowledge and application of counselling
theory and skills, and evaluate their reflective practice. Students will have presented a role
play during weeks 8 – 10 in tutorial time, and are required to reflect on the process of
preparation and delivery of this simulated counselling session. Viewing a recording of the
session will be beneficial to preparing this reflective essay.
Students are required to:
•
Identify the theory that was applied in the Counselling session. Provide a
short description of this theory, its development over time, and it uses
(reference this from unit readings).
•
Describe the techniques and skills employed related to that theory that were
used when working with the client (reference these from unit readings).
Provide examples from your Role Play.
•
Explain why this theory was chosen.
•
Describe how the theory informed your approach when considering the
client. How did the theory inform your thinking and conception of the client
and their issues?
•
Discuss the strengths and limitations of this theory for this client (Did it
work?) (use academic sources to support your discussion).
•
Reflect on the skills you used as a counsellor during the session; identify
skills that you demonstrated well, and discuss skills that can be improved.
Use either the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Code of Ethics, or
Code of Ethics and Practice of the Australian Counselling Association to inform your answer.
Students are to use APA 7 format (introduction, sub-headings, conclusion, page numbers
etc.) and referencing; both in-text and reference list.
Excerpts from at least 5 credible, academic sources and the listed textbooks need to be
included. Connections must be made between the literature and the course learning material
to support ideas and demonstrate knowledge of subject matter.
Criterion
Measures
Intended
Outcome:
1-2
Presentation & Academic writing: 9 marks (30%)
CLO8, 9
3-5
Written discussion regarding the case,
counselling and planning: 15 marks (50%)
6-7
References and referencing: 6 marks (20%)
Task Length
1500 – 1800 words
context, LO1 – 5
CLO8, 9
Learning
Rubric
CRITERION
Presentation
WEIGHT
10
NN 0 – 49%
No coversheet.
Formatting guidelines
not followed.
Academic
Discussion
Conclusion
Research
Referencing
TOTAL
C 60 – 69%
D 70 – 79%
HD 80% +
Correctly completed coversheet with
all required information provided.
Fully observes formatting guidelines.
Coversheet present with
missing details. Formatting
guidelines observed but not
in full.
Completed coversheet.
Most formatting guidelines
observed.
Correctly completed coversheet
including word count. Formatting
guidelines observed with minor
inconsistencies.
20
Poor word choice; Poor
syntax; Incorrect/poor
use of language.
Satisfactory attempt in
academic writing; Syntax
and structure with multiple
errors.
Correct written expression;
Good syntax and structure of
assessment with some
errors.
Clear, concise and correct
writing; Very good syntax and
structure of assessment with few
errors.
Sophisticated clarity, conciseness,
and correctness of writing; Excellent
written expression.
10
Introduction absent,
poorly written or not
related to the topic.
Mentions counselling.
Covers counselling theory
and mentions skills used in
session.
Covers theory and skills used;
Provides direction for
assessment.
Covers counselling theory and skills
used clearly; Provides context &
direction of assessment.
30
Little to no stated
description of
counselling theory; Poor
understanding of
requirements for
counselling. No
examples of skills. Little
to no evidence of self
reflection.
Very little stated description
of counselling theories; Poor
example of use of
counselling skills. Very little
analysis and self-reflection.
Poor application of academic
resources to ideas that
demonstrate Impact on selfdevelopment
Good and clearly stated
description of counselling
theory; Good example of
resources that assist with
developing counselling skills.
Good analysis and selfreflection. Good application
of academic resources to
ideas that demonstrate
Impact on self-development
Very good and clearly stated
description of counselling theory.
Very good identification of
resources that assist with
developing counselling skills.
Very good analysis and selfreflection. Very good application
of academic resources to ideas
that demonstrate impact on selfdevelopment
Excellent and clearly stated
description of counselling theory;
Excellent identification of resources
that assist with counselling skills.
Excellent analysis and self-reflection.
Excellent application of academic
resources to ideas that demonstrate
Impact on self-development
10
No summary or
conclusion.
Poor summary and
conclusion
Good summary and
conclusion.
Very good summary &
conclusion; attempt at integration
of personal learning.
Excellent summary and conclusion;
integration of personal learning.
10
No evidence of research.
References scarcely used;
References cited;
References used well;
Weak, outdated or
inappropriate external
sources used.
Attempt at using credible
academic sources.
Current, peer reviewed academic
sources used effectively.
References used effectively; More
than 5 credible, peer reviewed &
current academic sources used
effectively and extensively to support
discussion; use of text-book.
Attempt made at in-text
referencing; Reference List
has errors; APA 7 guidelines
observed but not in full.
In-text references cited;
Reference List has some
errors; APA 7 guidelines
observed to some extent.
In-text references cited with few
errors; Reference list presented
with few errors; APA 7 observed
well.
Writing
Introduction
P 50 – 59%
10
30%
No in-text referencing;
Reference List absent or
poorly presented; APA 7
not used or poorly
observed.
In-text references correctly cited and
placed; Reference list presented with
no errors; APA 7 guidelines
observed fully (double spaced,
hanging indent, alphabetically listed,
doi included) such that others can
locate the source.