Assignment: History Of Counseling Profession
Assignment: History Of Counseling Profession
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For this discussion, use the readings assigned in this unit and the information you found during your Internet research on the history of counseling. Prepare a post (250–300 words) that outlines the history of counseling.
How have the history and philosophical foundations of counseling contributed to current trends and professional issues in counseling?
· Explain how specific events have influenced the development of the identity of professional counselors.
· Analyze the evolution of the key philosophies of wellness, resilience, and prevention.
· Summarize the historical events that contributed to the development of your counseling specialization.
Note: Up until this point, you have been primarily using first person when responding to discussions and assignments. This was appropriate because you were generally discussing your opinions about the subjects. This discussion, however, calls for an academic analysis of the literature on a subject. You will be expected to use the conventional academic third-person form when writing this post. Instead of expressing your own opinions, you will be supporting your analysis referencing the research and expertise of others. For more information on this style of academic writing, review the Campus resource Writing in Third Person (given in the resources).
Discussion Participation Scoring Guide
Due Date: Weekly. Percentage of Course Grade: 30%.
Discussion Participation Grading Rubric
| Criteria | Non-performance | Basic | Proficient | Distinguished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applies relevant course concepts, theories, or materials correctly. | Does not explain relevant course concepts, theories, or materials. | Explains relevant course concepts, theories, or materials. | Applies relevant course concepts, theories, or materials correctly. | Analyzes course concepts, theories, or materials correctly, using examples or supporting evidence. |
| Collaborates with fellow learners, relating the discussion to relevant course concepts. | Does not collaborate with fellow learners. | Collaborates with fellow learners without relating discussion to the relevant course concepts. | Collaborates with fellow learners, relating the discussion to relevant course concepts. | Collaborates with fellow learners, relating the discussion to relevant course concepts and extending the dialogue. |
| Applies relevant professional, personal, or other real-world experiences. | Does not contribute professional, personal, or other real-world experiences. | Contributes professional, personal, or other real-world experiences, but lacks relevance. | Applies relevant professional, personal, or other real-world experiences. | Applies relevant professional, personal, or other real-world experiences to extend the dialogue. |
| Supports position with applicable knowledge. | Does not establish relevant position. | Establishes relevant position. | Supports position with applicable knowledge. | Validates position with applicable knowledge. |
Participation Guidelines
Actively participate in discussions. To do this you should create a substantive post for each of the discussion topics. Each post should demonstrate your achievement of the participation criteria. In addition, you should also respond to the posts of at least two of your fellow learners for each discussion question-unless the discussion instructions state otherwise. These responses to other learners should also be substantive posts that contribute to the conversation by asking questions, respectfully debating positions, and presenting supporting information relevant to the topic. Also, respond to any follow-up questions the instructor directs to you in the discussion area.
To allow other learners time to respond, you are encouraged to post your initial responses in the discussion area by midweek. Comment to other learners’ posts are due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (Central time zone).
