Details for Working in Schools

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The following courses are prerequisites:

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Understand the primary, secondary and senior secondary State and private school counselling and chaplaincy models;
Demonstrate respect for religious and other cultural differences and how to provide care and support in the context of human relationships;
Gain insight into current trends in contemporary school culture and begin developing the skills you need in serving the school community;
Explore patterns of work and work management and realize your place within the school context and develop a framework that will allow you to relate to school personnel appropriately.

Defining School Counselling and Chaplaincy
The role of a counsellor and chaplain and how these roles can support each other within the school framework
Joining and working within the school community
Common issues arising in the school contexts and the appropriate ways counsellors and chaplains can assist at an individual, community and system levels
Appropriate communication to school students
Reporting to support groups/churches
The importance of continuing Professional Development

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

White, R. ed. 2010. Youth Work and Issues, ACYS Publishing Hobart
Sapin Kate. 2009. Essential Skills for Youth Practice, Sage Publications, London

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any textbooks.