• Participation in class and online 15%%
• Reflection paper 5%%
• Critique paper 15%%
• Major paper 40%%
• Workshop / Presentation Facilitation 25%%

NOTES:

Participation Expectations   Active participation in the group discussions, in class presentations and activities, and the online environment wills stimulate inquiry, support reflection and enhance your ability to critically evaluate theories of counselling. To fully participate, come to class with assigned readings completed, prepared to discuss the weekly topic. As part of your preparation expect to spend an additional 30-60 minutes per week engaging with on-line components of the class. These include videos and discussion threads. Extensive experience with blended delivery learning formats has shown that supplementing in-class discussions with online reflections and dialogue stimulates deeper levels of thinking and analysis, increases student participation rates, and overall yields greater learning outcomes.   100% class attendance and punctually is expected. Students are expected to manage their work and extracurricular responsibilities to ensure 100% attendance and punctuality. Report absences due to illness or family emergency to the instructor, in advance when possible.    

Writing Assignments   In addition to  participation online and in class, evaluation comprises three individual writing assignments that build on each other. Writing the concept paper and critique move you towards articulating your working theoretical base in the major paper. Detailed guidelines for each assignment will be provided in class. Class time will also provide opportunities for peer and instructor feedback and critique. You will be submitting assignments using APA 6th edition style. Familiarize yourself with APA style using the online tutorials, templates, and summaries available through SFU library website and APA Style  (http://www.apastyle.org). 

Workshop/ Presentation  Students will work in small groups (2-4 students) to plan, prepare and facilitate an interactive workshop style presentation. Presentation topics will be chosen by the 3rd week of class. Presentations will be 60 minutes long, interactive, and supported by visuals and hand outs. Detailed guidelines will be provided in class.

REQUIREMENTS:

Class and University Policies  

Assignment Due Dates.  Due dates for assignments will be negotiated and set during the first two weeks of class. Assignments must be in by the deadline. Unless otherwise noted, assignments are due at the beginning of class (4:30) on the day specified. Late assignments will receive a deduction of 10% per day. Extensions are granted only under extenuating circumstances, such as documented illness, and must be negotiated with me (preferably before the due date).  

Academic Integrity. SFU’s policies for plagiarism, grade appeals, and all academic integrity issues apply in this class. For information please refer to the SFU Teaching Policies (http://www2.sfu.ca/policies/teaching/index.htm). In particular, pay attention to the policy on plagiarism. Plagiarism occurs when an individual attempts to pass off the work of another person as his or her own work. Plagiarism is a serious academic offence and consequences range from a reduced grade to expulsion from the university.   In order to avoid plagiarism cite all of the sources you use in your assignments (including class notes). Tutorials on avoiding plagiarism will be posted in the Writing Assignments module in the course Canvas space.
Class environment and participation. All members of the class contribute to creating a respectful, open and inclusive learning environment.  As instructor I hold responsibility for ensuring this is maintained both online and in person. Please consult with me about any issues that impact your participation in the course. Students are expected to conduct themselves as professional counsellors in training and follow policy on conduct as outlined in SFU calendar at all times.