Guidance and Counseling Syllabus

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING B.Ed SYLLABUS

OBJECTIVES AND IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SUBJECT IN B.ED:

After completion of the course, student teachers will be able to:

·        explain the concepts of guidance and counseling

·        demonstrate an understanding of educational, vocational and personal guidance

·        recognize the need of guidance and counseling in schools

·        describe various testing and non- testing techniques

·        explain various services in the school guidance program

·        develop the skill of administration and interpretation of psychological tests

·        understand the process of organization of guidance services in schools

·        know the qualities required for good Counselor

COURSE CONTENT (SYLLABUS)

UNIT 1

Introduction to Guidance:

·        Meaning, Aims and Principles of guidance

·        Need of guidance (Educational, Vocational, and Psychological Needs)

·        Types of guidance: Educational, Vocational and Personal

Studying and Appraising an Individual:

·        Meaning, Need and Importance of Studying and Appraising Individuals in Guidance

·        Principles of Studying and Appraisal of students

·        Testing and Non-testing Techniques for Studying and Appraisal of students

o   Testing Techniques: Intelligence tests, Aptitude Tests, and Personality Tests

o   Non-testing Techniques: Cumulative Record Cards, Case Study, Interview, Observation

Guidance Services:

·        Purposes and Principles of organization of guidance Services

·        Organization of guidance services at Secondary Level

·        Role of Guidance Personnel (Head of the Institution, Teacher  and  Counselor)  in the organization of guidance services in School

UNIT-2

Introduction to Counseling:

·        Meaning, Aims and Principles of Counseling

·        Need for Counseling

·        Types/ Approaches of Counseling: Directive, Non-directive, and Eclectic.

·        Counseling Interview

Difference between guidance and counseling:

·        The Counselor as a Person

·        Characteristics/ Qualities of Counselor

·        Counselor’s Professional Ethics

·        Functions of Counselor

Task & Assignment: Any one of the following:

·        To prepare a Case study and Analysis of Case study

·        To prepare Cumulative Record Cards

·        Any other project/assignment given by the institution. 

SUGGESTED READINGS AND BEST BOOKS TO STUDY FOR GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING: 

1.      Aggarwal, J. C. (2004). Educational Vocational Guidance and Counseling, Delhi: Doaba House.
2.      Chauhan, S. S. (2008). Principles and Techniques of Guidance. UP: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
3.      Granz, R. M. (2005). Foundation and Principle of Guidance, Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
4.      Gupta,   V.           K.            (2004).Educational Guidance and Counselling, Ludhiana:     Ankur Publications.
5.      Jones, J. A. (1970). Principles of Guidance, Bombay: Tata, New York: McGraw Hill.
6.      Kocher, S. K. (2007). Educational Guidance and Counselling, New Delhi: Sterling.
7.      Myres, G. E. (2005). Principles and Techniques of Vocational Guidance, New York:  McGraw Hill.
8.      Nanda, S. K.and Sagar, S. (1972). Fundamentals of Guidance. Chandigarh: N.B.S. Educational Publishers.
9.      NCERT (2008). Counseling Process and Strategies (Module 2). New Delhi: NCERT.
10.   NCERT (2008). Guidance for Human Development and  Adjustment  (Module3)  New  Delhi: NCERT.
11.   NCERT (2008). Introduction to Guidance (Module 1). New Delhi: NCERT.
12.   Pandey, K. P. (2000). Educational and Vocational Guidance in India,Varanasi: Vishwa Vidyalaya Prakashan.
13.   Rathus, S. A. and Nevied, J. S. (1980). Adjustment and Growth: The challenges of life,
14.   New York: Rinehart and Winston.
15.   Robinson (2005). Principles and Procedures in Student Counseling, New York: Harper & Row.
16.   Sharma, R. N. (2008). Vocational Guidance & Counseling. Delhi: Surjeet Publications.
17.   Sharma, R.A. (2008). Fundamentals of Guidance & Counseling, Meerut: R Lall Book Depot.
18.   Strang, R. (2005). Counseling Techniques  in  Colleges  and  Secondary  Schools,  New  York: Harper.

Similar Posts

Check Also:

• [1000+] B.Ed Lesson Plans
• B.Ed Practical Files and Assignments
• B.Ed Books and Notes PDF
• B.Ed Files Pics and Charts Collection
• BEd Model / Sample and Previous Year Papers
• All Subject Lesson Plans for Teachers