CONT611: Guidance and Career Education Part 1
“I want to be an engineer but I’m having trouble with Grade 9 Math.” “I’m worried about one of my friends—I think my friend might harm herself.” “I hate school.” “My friend is being bullied at recess in the schoolyard.” “Working 25 hours a week is pulling my marks down.” “I did elementary school in Alberta. Do I have to take Grade 9 French?” “My stepfather—I can’t stand him.” “Are there any scholarships out there for me?” So, you want to get your Guidance qualifications!
Above is a sampling of situations you might encounter as a Guidance counsellor. They run the gamut from personal issues to school-related ones. This course will get you started in the Guidance field. You’ll learn more about Guidance programs and related resources, and you’ll also learn some basic interpersonal and human-relations skills. These are helpful in addressing the challenges of teaching in contemporary school settings. Welcome to Queen’s Online Learning and Guidance and Career Education Part 1. Let’s begin the journey.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn and Do
In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to
- examine Ontario Ministry of Education, board and school policies and guidelines related to teaching and learning in Guidance and Career Education
- apply theory to implement and assess programs and practices in Guidance and Career Education
- explore how the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession and the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession inform program planning, development and implementation
- explore the role of the Guidance and Career Education teacher/counsellor
- apply a variety of instructional strategies to support teaching Guidance and Career Education
- consider ways to create and maintain safe, healthy, equitable and inclusive learning environments that honour and respect diversity
- explore strategies for collaboration with family, in-school personnel and the community
- learn about technological and communication resources that enhance professional knowledge in support of student learning
- understand the role of professional learning communities in enhancing professional knowledge and supporting student learning
- explore professional practice through ongoing inquiry, dialogue and reflection
Assessments
Module 1
Course Introduction and Professional Learning
Module 2
Roles and Responsibilities
Progress Update 1
Module 3
Counselling 101
Module 4
Programs and Pathways
Progress Update 2
Module 5
Equity and Inclusion
Progress Update 3
Module 6
Mental Health Literacy
Module 7
Wrap-Up
Final report