Personal Growth and Helping

Subject	Course No.	Credit Value
Education	ED 5065	Three (3) credit hours

This course will focus on understanding human development; particularly the development of the self and how such development may be nurtured or thwarted within the educational setting. Students will examine issues such as identity, personality, self-awareness, relationships and basic counselling skills. These issues will be regarded on two levels: as aspects of the individual self and as aspects with the learning environment. Emphasis will be on experimental learning and self-discovery.

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Instructor: Andrew Culberson
Prerequisite: None

What you will learn

This course is designed to help you:

• Understand the significance of the Social Emotional Learning in developing healthy relationships.
• Understand the importance of identity formation, career life roles, and the impact we have on others development.
• Gain a basic understanding of micro-counselling skills.

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• 3 x personal learning journal (15% total)
• 9 x module quizzes (10% total)
• 1 x career connected learning e-portfolio (20%)
• 1 x theoretical application video response (20%)
• 3 x counselling skills practice videos (15% total)
• 1 x IGNITE presentation: basic counselling skills (20%)

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition & fees. Learn more about our payment options.

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