COU104A \u2013 AB3, RJ Page 1
\nAssessment Brief
\nProgram Bachelor of Applied Social Science
\nSubject Applied Counselling 1
\nSubjectcode COU104A
\nName of assessment
\nAssessment 3: Reflective Journal
\nLength 2500 Words
\nLearningoutcomesaddressed
\nby this assessment: B, C, D, E
\nSubmission Date: End of week 11, Sunday 11.55 pm
\nAssessmentbriefsummary:
\nStudents are required to maintain a reflective journal from week two to
\nweek eleven. The journal needs to highlight the interaction with the
\nmodule materials and highlight the progress made through the module.
\nThe journal also needs to cover concerns raised and how students
\nhave responded to them.
\nTotalmarks 40
\nWeighting 40%
\nStudents are advised that any submissions past the due date incur a 10% penalty per day, calculated from the total
\nmark e.g. a task marked out of 40 will incur a 4 mark penalty per day.
\nPlease note: you must attempt all tasks in a subject to be eligible to pass the subject.
\nMore information, please refer to the Academic Progression Policy on http:\/\/www.think.edu.au\/about\u2010think\/think\u2010
\nquality\/our\u2010policies.
\nCOU104A \u2013 AB3, RJ Page 2
\nAssessment Description:
\nReflective Journal: Write and maintain a reflective journal from week two to week eleven.
\nThe journal needs to highlight your interaction with the module materials and highlight the
\nprogress made through the module. The journal also needs to cover concerns raised and
\nhow you have responded to them, using examples where possible.
\nYou are encouraged to summarize and condense each weekly entry down to 200 words
\nfor submission.
\nIn your journal please reflect on the learning outcomes below:
\n\uf0b7 Demonstration of assertive communication skills in the counsellingcontext
\n\uf0b7 Ability to apply the value of listening in the counselling context
\n\uf0b7 Developing ideas on a counselling model of student\u2019s choice
\n\uf0b7 Ability to critically reflect on and evaluate own use of the core counselling skills and
\nability to identify strategies for improvements.
\nIn each entry you need to address the following:
\nDescription \u2013 What happened?
\nAnalysis \u2013 Why did it happen? What were you feeling? What theories might
\nhelp explain what happened? Are there other perspectives that
\nchallenge your views?
\nOutcomes or Actions \u2013 What did you learn? What would you do differently next time?
\nWhen reflecting on your learning (such as an educational theory you have learned about within
\na unit) you might address the following questions:
\nDescription – What is the concept, idea or theory you are reflecting on?
\nAnalysis – Are there aspects you found particularly interesting or challenging?
\nDoes it tie in with anything you have learned in the past? Has it
\nchanged the way you think, or affirmed something you already
\nknew?
\nOutcomes or Action – What else might you need to find out? Do you have any questions?
\nHow might you incorporate or apply these ideas in the future,
\nperhaps in your professional life?
\nWhether reflecting on an experience, on your own learning, or both, you will need to make sure
\nyou include – description, analysis and outcomes or action.
\nYour final version of journal should include:
\n\uf0b7 an introductory section (approximately 250 words) setting the context for your journal
\nand what you hope to achieve
\n\uf0b7 an entry for each week from week 2 to week 11 (app. 200 words each)
\n\uf0b7 a summary section (approximately 250 words) outlining what you have learned from
\nyour journal and how you will apply that knowledge
\nCOU104A \u2013 AB3, RJ Page 3
\nThis journal is assessing for your capacity to reflect on, and integrate, the theory into your
\ncounselling practice. It is written in the first person and the literature can be used to support
\ncommentary.
\nAssessment Marking Matrix:
\nMax. in
\ncategory
\nYour
\npoints
\nAbility to analyse and reflect on the application of counselling
\nskills 10
\nDocumentation of counselling skillsdevelopment andprogress
\nover theterm
\n10
\nAreasforfurtherimprovementidentified and strategiesfor
\ndevelopment proposed 10
\nRegularity and consistency ofweekly journal entries 5
\nWord count,readability, and structure 5
\nTotal: 40
\nComments:
\nWhat we want tosee:
\nResearching: You can search for peer-reviewed journal articles, which you can find in the
\nonline journal databases and which can be accessed from the library homepage. Reputable
\nnews sites such as The Conversation (https:\/\/theconversation.com\/au\/health), online
\ndictionaries and online encyclopedias are acceptable as a starting point to gain knowledge
\nabout a topic. Government departments, research institutes such as the National Health and
\nMedical Research Council (NHMRC), international organisations such as the World Health
\nOrganisation (WHO) and local not for profit organisations such as the Cancer Council are
\nalso good resources.
\nFormat – Best Help Writing My 99 Papers\u2014owl Essay Samplesting: The assessment MUST be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format.
\nOther formats may not be readable by markers. Please be aware that any assessments
\nsubmitted in other formats will be considered LATE and will lose marks until it is presented in
\nWord.
\nCOU104A \u2013 AB3, RJ Page 4
\nWhat we don\u2019t want to see:
\nPlagiarism: All sources of information need to properly be acknowledged. Please refer to
\nthe plagiarism website on blackboardi
\n. By clicking the ‘Upload this file’ button you
\nacknowledge that you have read, understood and can confirm that the work you are about to
\nsubmit complies with the Flexible and Online plagiarism policy as shown in the JNI Student
\nHandbook. Like other forms of cheating plagiarism is treated seriously. Plagiarising students
\nwill be referred to the Program Manager.
\nWord Count: Marks will be deducted for failure to adhere to the word count \u2013 as a general
\nrule you may go over or under by 10% than the stated length.
\nLate Submissions: Students are advised that any submissions past the due date incur a
\n10% penalty per day, calculated from the total mark e.g. a task marked out of 30 will incur
\n3 marks penalty per day.
\nNo submission: Students must attempt all tasks to be eligible to pass the unit.
\nResources Available toYOU:
\n1. Academic writing guide link
\nhttps:\/\/laureateau.blackboard.com\/webapps\/blackboard\/content\/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&c
\nontent_id=_2498847_1&mode=reset
\n2. Writing & referencing: The link to the Learning and Academic Skills Unit (LASU)
\nis on the left pulldown menu on the blackboard home page:
\nhttps:\/\/laureateau.blackboard.com\/webapps\/blackboard\/content\/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&c
\nontent_id=_2498847_1&mode=reset
\nLASU also provides a series of academic skills tutorials. Please contact Caroline
\nSpaans (cspaans@laureate.net.au, 02 949 23214).
\n3. Researching: A guide to researching is available on the library page
\nhttp:\/\/library.think.edu.au\/research_skills\/.
\nPlease contact the online and Pyrmont librarian for Health, DawnVaux
\n(dvaux@laureate.net.au) if you would like further help or a tutorial on how to do research
\nthis way.
\nMore information can be found in Think Education Assessment Policy document on the
\nThink Education website.
\ni
\nhttps:\/\/laureate\u2010
\nau.blackboard.com\/webapps\/blackboard\/content\/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498858_1&mode=reset<\/p>\n
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\nI see that you have provided an assessment brief for Assessment 3: Reflective Page Essay – Journal for the subject COU104A (Applied Counselling 1). In this assessment, students are required to maintain a reflective journal from week two to week eleven, highlighting their interaction with the module materials, progress made, concerns raised, and how they responded to them. The journal should address specific learning outcomes related to assertive communication skills, listening in the counselling context, developing ideas on a counselling model, and critically reflecting on and evaluating the use of core counselling skills. The final journal should include an introductory section, weekly entries, and a summary section. The assessment is worth 40% of the total marks, and there are specific criteria for marking, including the ability to analyze and reflect on counselling skills, document skills development, identify areas for improvement, and demonstrate regularity and consistency in journal entries. The word count, readability, and structure of the journal will also be evaluated.<\/p>\n
The assessment brief provides guidelines on what to include in each journal entry, such as – descriptions of what happened, analysis of why it happened and the feelings involved, and outcomes or actions taken. Additionally, students are encouraged to reflect on educational theories, concepts, or ideas they have learned, address their interests or challenges, and consider how they can apply these ideas in the future.<\/p>\n
The marking matrix outlines the maximum points available for each category, including the ability to analyze and reflect on counselling skills, document skills development and progress, identify areas for improvement, and maintain regular and consistent journal entries.<\/p>\n
The brief also includes information about formatting requirements, the importance of avoiding plagiarism, adhering to the word count, and submitting the assessment on time. It provides resources available to students, such as an academic writing guide, writing and referencing support from the Learning and Academic Skills Unit (LASU), and research guidance from the library.<\/p>\n
The assessment aims to assess students’ ability to reflect on and integrate counselling theory into their practice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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