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 and fees. This fee is non-refundable once the add/drop date has passed within the term the course is registered in. Please note this fee will be automatically added and included in your term tuition fees. No further action is required when registering. Learn more about online course tuition and fees and methods of payment.

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