
Course Summary:
Guidance and Counselling
Guidance and Counselling is a foundational course designed to help learners understand human behaviors, support personal growth, and develop skills for assisting individuals in making informed decisions. The course explores the principles, theories, and practices used to guide people academically, socially, emotionally, and professionally.
Key Areas Covered
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Introduction to Guidance and Counselling Meaning, purpose, and importance in educational and social settings.
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Theories of Counselling Major approaches such as behavioural, humanistic, cognitive, and psychoanalytic theories.
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Types of Guidance Educational, vocational, personal–social, and psychological guidance.
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Counselling Skills and Techniques Communication skills, active listening, empathy, questioning, and problem‑solving.
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The Counselling Process Steps involved in helping individuals identify challenges and develop solutions.
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Ethics in Counselling Confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical responsibilities of counsellors.
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Role of Guidance and Counselling in Schools Supporting learners’ academic performance, discipline, career choices, and emotional well‑being.
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
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Understand the purpose and scope of guidance and counselling.
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Apply basic counselling skills in real‑life situations.
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Support individuals in making informed academic, personal, and career decisions.
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Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour in counselling contexts.
- Teacher: robert Keter
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