Title of the module

No. of Classes (1.5 hrs for each class)

Activities/ Assignments

Introduction to Guidance and Counselling

1.     Definition and differences

2.     Principles and Myths

3.     Counselling Process

4.     Counsellor qualities

5.     Counselling Skills

2

Activities- GD and True and False exercise

Assignment- Question Bank

Career Counselling – I

1.     Introduction and importance

2.     Theories-

·       Trait-Factor Approach, Social cognitive career theory, Holland’s theory of vocational choice, Minnesota Theory of Work-Adjustment, Gottfredson’s Theory of Circumscription and Compromise, Developmental Approach

3

Activity- Guess the theory used

Assignments- Case study for theories

Career Counselling – II

1.     Changing faces of Career in the 21^st century

2.     Descriptive Career Information

3.     NCDA Global Competencies

4.     21^st Century Skills

5.     Sources, Types, Collection and Maintenance of Career Information Material

4

Activity- GD

Assignment- Detailed database creation of any five new job positions or career options. Including career path, qualifications, skills needed, names of colleges offering the course and expected salary range.

1.     Career Assessment Interview

2.     Use of Assessment in Career Counselling

·       Personality Tests

·       Intelligence Tests

·       Aptitude Tests

·       Interest Tests

5

One major test of each category to be studied in detail.

Interview demos and practice sessions.

Assignment- Record a mock session of yours.

Career Counselling with

Children

Adolescents

College Students

Adults

Women

Special Groups

3

Assignment-Pick any one group and write a detailed report in context to a state and city that you are not aware of in India.

Eg:- Someone from Delhi can prepare a report for a college student from Assam.

Education System in India

Different Education Boards in India

Higher Education

Competitive Exams (Overview)

3

Assignment- Detailed report on any one specialized higher education field and one competitive exam.