• Identify the historical roots of prejudice and discrimination, gained through an exploration of issues of: Class, age, race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability and human rights

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Introduction

Welcome to module PP0515 Advice and Guidance in Society (20 credits)

This module aims to provide students with an in depth understanding of the context of guidance and counselling in present day society and the key issues of equality and human rights which influence practice. This module requires students to develop their knowledge of issues of equity within guidance and counselling practice, providing a valuable grounding for those seeking future employment within the helping professions. The formative element of the module requires students to present a timeline to their tutors and peers. This artefact will depict the evolution of attitudes and approaches to equality and will also feed into the summative assignment, providing a sound context for discussion.

The summative assignment will involve an investigation and evaluation of the influence of equality and human rights theory, policy and practice on the provision of guidance and/or counselling in 21^st century society. (3000 words)

Learning and Teaching Strategy

A range of learning and teaching strategies will be employed to ensure students a varied and engaging experience. Lectures, seminars and group tutorials will be fully utilised and experiential learning methods applied in all settings to encourage students to recognise their own resources and be confident in their own abilities.

Throughout, students will be encouraged to recognise the significance of current affairs to the discussion and debate surrounding topics inherent in the module and on going collection of relevant examples will be encouraged. Working in groups students will prepare and present a ‘timeline’ on a pre selected area relating to the evolving nature of attitudes towards issues of equity.

This module links supports students in developing their knowledge of issues of equity within guidance and counselling practice, providing a valuable grounding for those seeking future employment within the helping professions.

Aims of the Module

The aim of this module is to provide students with an in depth understanding of the context of guidance and counselling in present day society. The key issues of equality and discrimination which influence practice will be explored. Students will also be encouraged to recognise the changes which have occurred within guidance and counselling in response to shifts within societal and cultural attitudes towards the helping professions. The resulting challenges and rewards will be explored and critically analysed.

Outline syllabus

Setting the context: why anti discriminatory practice and adherence to human rights are important to guidance and counselling practice

Prejudice and discrimination within its historical, social, political and economic context

The fluid nature of life transitions in the 21^st century and the barriers discrimination presents to effecting change throughout life

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

Identify the historical roots of prejudice and discrimination, gained through an exploration of issues of:

Class, age, race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability and human rights

Evaluate the key equality and human rights issues within 21^st Century society

Critically examine the debates surrounding the nature and application of guidance and counselling

Recognise and understand the significance of the barriers which discrimination can present and the role that guidance and counselling can play in overcoming such barriers

Outline Programme: Block one		In the column below you will find recommended reading for some of the sessions. All items listed can be found on the electronic reading list. You will find a link to the list on the elp.
	Session
Thursday	Introduction to the module Discussion of timeline activity: dividing up roles	Please read the Module Handbook prior to the first session
	Guidance and counselling within 21^st century society? What do we mean by society?
Friday	Exploring the roots of discrimination and prejudice	Clements, P. Spinks, T. (2008) The Equal Opportunities Handbook London; Kogan Page Ltd.
	Ethics	Lago, C. Smith, B. (2010) Anti Discriminatory Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy 2^nd ed London: Sage
Saturday	Equality Legislation	Commission for Equality and Human Rights website
	The implications of Equality Legislation for Guidance and Counselling practice: Lecture	Bimrose, J (2004) Sexual Harassment in the workplace: an ethical dilemma for career guidance practice? British Journal of Guidance and Counselling Vol, 32. No, 1. p,109-121
Sunday	Human Rights	Commission for Equality and Human Rights website
	Legislation in the context of Guidance and Counselling: Seminar	Revisit the previous sessions and draw out key learning; this is your chance to discuss the sessions and address any queries.
	Formative assessment: preparing a timeline: each student will focus on an aspect of legislation and/or policy and combine their thoughts on to flipchart, to present to the group.
	Delivering the timeline to fellow students and receiving tutor feedback on the timeline. Looking forward to the next section of the module: noting the seminar reading that needs to be done before the next block begins.

Outline Programme: Block two
	Thursday	Gender and Sexuality: Lecture
		Gender and Sexuality: Seminar See Seminar Brief on elp for details	Kirk, J. Belovics, R. (2008) ‘Understanding and Counseling Transgender Clients’. Journal of Employment Counseling. 45 (1). pp. 29-37. Wiley [Online] Available at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/
	Friday	Working with older people: Seminar See seminar brief on elp for details	Hill, A., & Brettle, A. (2006). Counselling older people: what can we learn from research evidence?. Journal of Social Work Practice, 20(3), 281-297.
		Assignment preparation: Group tutorials
	Saturday	Ethnicity and Migration: Lecture
		Ethnicity and Migration: Seminar See seminar brief on elp for details	Bimrose, J. McNair, S. (2011) Career Support for Migrants: Transformation or adaptation? Journal of Vocational Behavior Vol. 78, pp. 325-333.
	Sunday	Learning difficulties and disabilities: Lecture
		Learning difficulties and disabilities: Seminar See seminar brief on elp for details	Parkinson, G. (2006) Counsellor’s attitudes towards Disability Equality Training (DET) British Journal of Guidance and Counselling. Vol. 34, No. 2, pp. 93-105.
		Reviewing the evidence explored during the seminars in relation to the assignment: Lecture
		Reviewing all the module content in relation to the assignment: Seminar/group tutorials

Assessment

Assessment for this module aims to develop student confidence and ability to reflect on progress and knowledge of the subject area. ‘Low stakes’ formative activity, including guided reading and the timeline presentation will encourage students to engage with relevant materials and key issues.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Preparing and presenting a timeline: each student will focus on and combine their thoughts on to flipchart
- Working in small groups or individually, preparing and presenting a ‘Time line’ which traces the evolution of an aspect of legislation and/or policy on equality or human rights in the context of Guidance and Counselling.
- Timelines will be presented during a seminar session. This is not an optional activity and everyone is required to take part.
- Feedback will be provided by the tutor, to help students further develop their understanding.

SUMMATIVE ASSESMENT (3000 words)

Drawing on topics explored during this module (PP0515) and your own research, consider the challenges that issues of equality and human rights present to guidance / counselling practitioners in 21^st century society.

For further details of assignment hand in requirements please consult the Joint Honours Programme Handbook

Please note: In your assignment you need to demonstrate:

Knowledge and understanding of key equality legislation
Critical analysis of a broad range of relevant literature
Evidence of an understanding of the complexity of the issues under discussion
Making reference to a broad range of sources including academic journals

FEEDBACK ON ASSESSMENT

Peer and tutor feedback on formative activity.
Tutor written feedback on summative assignment with a focus on ‘feed forward’ strategies to support and assist students as they move to level 6.

Links between the learning outcomes and the assessment strategy

There are strong links between the learning outcomes and formative and summative assessment strategies. These are detailed in the table below.

Learning Outcome	Formative	Summative
Identify the historical roots of prejudice and discrimination, gained through an exploration of issues of: Class, age, race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability and human rights	Yes	Yes
Evaluate the key equality and human rights issues within 21^st Century society	Yes	Yes
Critically examine the debates surrounding the nature and application of guidance and counselling		Yes
Recognise and understand the significance of the barriers which discrimination can present and the role that guidance and counselling can play in overcoming such barriers		Yes

• Identify the historical roots of prejudice and