(Podcast) Guidance and Counselling

Episode 2 The topic discusses three counselling theories: psychoanalysis by Freud, Adlerian theory by Adler and person-centred approach by Rogers. Emphasis will be on the assumptions of these theories on human nature and the counselling approach proposed.

Episode 3 The topic discusses three counselling theories: gestalt therapy by Perls, behavioural theory by Skinner and rational-emotional behaviour by Ellis. Emphasis will be on the assumptions of these theories on human nature and the counselling approach proposed.

Episode 4 The information processing model discussed in this Topic emphasises the need to study the mental events involved in the processing of information.

Episode 5 This topic reintroduces an old concept in the form of constructivism which emphasises that reality is constructed by the learner.

Episode 6 This topic discusses the attributes of critical and creative thinking and how it may be enhanced in the classroom teaching existing subject areas.

Episode 7 This topic focuses on understanding on how and why individuals differ in the way they learn and how this information might be used by teachers to design instruction.

Episode 8 This topic examines how humans learn from text. Knowledge about learning from text may be used to help learners read their textbooks and other printed materials which remains the main source of information.

Episode 9 This topic discusses the role of motivation in learning especially the significance of intrinsic motivation in enhancing learners who are reluctant to learn.

Episode 1 The topic traces the origin of counselling from the 1900s until today. Discussion also focuses on the definition of counselling and the differences between counselling, guidance and psychiatry.