GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
observation at schools/PR213A
Course Title: observation at schools
Credits 3 ECTS 5
Semester 3 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Observation at
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assist.Prof. Safiye SARICI BULUT
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  www.gazi.edu.tr
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  ssarici@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Understand the organizational structure of school.
Understand the application of theoretical knowledge.
Explain the processes in administration of schools.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of school counselor.
Explain the activities in individual counseling.
Explain the activities in group counseling.
Explains materials used by school counseling service.
Recognize the functions of school counseling service in the school.
Explain how schools affect child development.
Explain the functions of school counseling program.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction and definition, content, importance.
2. Week  Observation in school: First visit, gain general viewpoint.
3. Week  Observation in school: Examination of the regulations related school counseling.
4. Week  Observation in school: Examination of the program related school counseling.
5. Week  Observation in school: Examination of the program related school counseling.
6. Week  Examination of the materials used by school counselors.
7. Week  Examination of the materials used by school counselors.
8. Week   Midterm evaluation
9. Week  Observation of school-parent relationship.
10. Week  Observation of school-parent relationship.
11. Week  Observation of individual counseling activities.
12. Week  Observation of individual counseling activities.
13. Week  Observation of group counseling activities.
14. Week  Observation of group counseling activitys.
15. Week  Observation of group counseling activities.
16. Week  General review.
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  None.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Practicum in school.
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
0
0
 Assignment
1
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
1
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
1
14
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Reading
14
1
14
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Designing and Applying Materials
14
0
0
 Preparing Reports
14
3
42
 Preparing Presentation
14
0
0
 Presentation
14
0
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
14
0
0
 Final and Studying for Final
14
0
0
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
126
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5.04
 ECTS: 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Coached members of profession know the societal characteristics of country and consider the national culture and values.X
2Having the knowledge and capacity to use Turkish language in a correct and an effective way and understanding the importance of Atatürk’s principles and reforms in the historical process of Turkish nation.X
3Becoming knowledgeable and skillful at human relations and communication and using these skills at professional and daily life. Understandings the impacts of these communication skills on development, education and interpersonal relationships of individuals.X
4Learning the basic concepts and commanding of literature related with Guidance and Psychological Counseling and using these knowledge and information technologies in professional life.X
5Having enough knowledge related with life-long development (life-long development understanding, development theories, life periods, importance of individual differences in development) and following the current developments in counseling program.X
6Comprehending theoretical information about individual-social, educational and career counseling and applying these theoretical information in practice at guidance and psychological counseling services in schools.X
7Knowing the basic philosophy of psychological counseling theories, basic concepts, personal motivation, psychological counseling process, principles and techniques of psychological counseling. Becoming skilful at planning and directing psychological counseling sessions.X
8Applying the principles and techniques of psychological counseling on clients who have different individual characteristics in different counseling environments (education, health, industry etc…). (counseling case management, counseling case process and reporting results)X
9Having knowledge related with the theories, principles, techniques and process of group counseling, developing basic group counseling skills and applying them in different group settings.X
10Knowing the basic concepts, principles and techniques, theories and measurement instruments related with vocational guidance and career counseling and applying them to different individuals in various career counseling settings.X
11Knowing the ethical principles and standards of guidance and psychological counseling program and applying these ethical principles in daily and professional life.X
12Knowing the individual recognition test techniques and using them effectively during the counseling process.X
13Becoming skilful at choosing or developing the appropriate psychological measurement instruments, applying them and assessing the findings.X
14Knowing the principles and techniques related with social sciences and applying them to the research process and reporting results.X
15Having knowledge about individual-society relations and social psychology theories and analyzing the relationships between individuals and society in the light of these information.X
16Being knowledgeable with the adaptation problems and behavior disorders encountered in different life stages and using these information in order to conceptualize the problems of clients.X
17Knowing theories and principles and techniques related with crisis and crisis intervention and applying them in daily and professional life.X
18Having information about family and marriage counseling, choosing and applying appropriate intervention methods.
19Becoming skilful at planning, preparing/developing, applying and assessing the school psychological counseling and guidance programs.X
20Planning and applying psychological counseling and guidance services regarding the individuals who need special education.X