Forms of Assessment

Major assignments measure the student’s ability to express counselling in theoretical concepts and the application of this knowledge to counselling skills in an integrative and critical manner. 

In applied assignments, students demonstrate their ability to analyse their own current and earlier life experiences, use the information gained to discover relevant meaning for their behaviours and perceptions, and apply strategies and techniques that will facilitate change in their own experiences.  These assignments give students a first hand knowledge in processing skills and counselling awareness and enable them to evaluate and process experience. 

Students are required to keep journal entries detailing their experiences during their training period as an introduction to the usual requirements of professional practice.  The journal is not part of the assessment as such, but may need to be quoted from or summarised for other assignments.

Practical assignments provide opportunities for students to practise and apply skills, strategies and techniques within a counselling session.  Students undergo supervision and are encouraged to reflect on their practice.  Assessment is intended to encourage students to progress with increasing confidence and competence to a satisfactory conclusion.  Permission to record the counselling sessions must be obtained.

Formal examinations allow students to demonstrate their knowledge in answer to questions which are measured against a specific standard. 

Peer review and feedback assist students to develop appropriate communication skills, necessary in a supervisory relationship.

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Last modified: 26-Oct-2009