Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Guidance in Schools and Psychological counseling PAE108 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Ahmet SAPANCI
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Ahmet SAPANCI (Bahar)
Goals Observing guidance and psychological counseling activities under the supervision of course instructor and field supervisor
Course Content Learning tasks and responsibilities of school counselor, and exploring the nature of relationship between school administration, parents and students
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of psychological counseling and guidance.
2 Knows the concepts of personal guidance.
3 Explains the purpose and scope of educational guidance.
4 Classifies guidance according to its types.
5 Explains the historical development of psychological counseling and guidance in the world and in Türkiye.
6 Knows theories of career development.
7 Recognizes the school psychological counseling and guidance service.
8 Learns the professional roles and responsibilities of school counselors/psychological counselors.
9 Knows the concepts of psychological counseling in special education.
10 Pays attention to which area an individual needs guidance.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction: Scope, the importance, and responsibilities Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Introducing school counselor and school introduction Preparation, After Class Study, Research
3. Week one day of one school counselor and expectations from school counselor Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Introducing school counselor, and file system, and exploring comprehensive guidance program Preparation, After Class Study, Research
5. Week exploring administration-teachers-students relationships Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Services for students with special needs and Individualized Education Plans Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
7. Week mid term
8. Week Exploring instruments/measurements in the school (observing one example) Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week non-test techniques in the school (observing one example) Preparation, After Class Study, Research
10. Week Problem Sort Inventory Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week Exploring sociometric techniques (observing one example) Preparation, After Class Study, Research
12. Week Observing individual counseling intervention Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week Observing group counseling interventions Preparation, After Class Study, Research
14. Week Evaluation and Acknowledging about court-mandated counseling Preparation, After Class Study
15. Week final Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Explains the basic concepts and principles related to the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance
2 Supports individuals' self-realization and psychological well-being with a multidisciplinary approach by taking into account the new paradigms in the field of counseling and guidance.
5 Adopts professional values and ethical principles required by the field of counseling and guidance and exhibits appropriate attitudes and behaviors.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
12 Adheres to Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions and exhibits attitudes and behaviors toward democracy, human rights, and Turkish national, moral, and cultural values.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY12 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Counselling
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Other Activities 6 3 18
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 23.5 23.5
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0