ethical decision making model in order to chart an ethical course of action when faced with a dilemma. 4. Students will design and role play the use of a lesson core classroom guidance unit for a specified grade level. 5.G.3.c Classroom Guidance Unit Students will successfully research, design, and present an evidence based school counseling guidance lesson which is developmentally appropriate and engaging for students. 5. Identify evidence based interventions and practices that improve student academic performance, social and emotional functioning while promoting more equitable access to post-secondary opportunities 5.G.3.d, 5.G.3.i, 5.G.3.k School Counselor Interview Article review: How do we help kids become college ready? Students will be able to identify 5-7 evidence based interventions which promote college and career readiness for students K-12. 6. Use and analyze student data to identify and remediate gaps in services and promote equity in schools. 5.G.3.n, 5.G.3.o In class data project Students will successfully propose a DATA project that measures the effectiveness of their classroom guidance unit Methods of Instruction: We will emphasize class discussion, group problem solving, sharing relevant school counseling research, direct instruction, and a simulated guidance lesson. Required Texts: 6
CNSL 520 Class Schedule for Fall 2017: Schedule subject to change. Dates Topic(s) Readings In Class Activities Assignments Due Week 1 What is school counseling? Meiklejohn et al., 2012 -Introductions -Review syllabus -Active reading strategies Week 2 What issues, trends and events that have shaped school counseling? What counseling theories are most important in school counseling? Dahir & Stone Chp 1 & 2; ASCA National Model – pp 41-87 Pair about readings; Classroom Guidance Lesson Example Junior achievement presentation Personal profile card; School Counselor success plan; Join ASCA counselor.org (69$); and CSCA (30$) Week 3 What is the role of the school counselor in schools? What is the Achievement Gap? The Opportunity Gap? Dahir & Stone Chp 3 & 4; ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors Pair share about readings; Select topic for Classroom Guidance Unit; Strategic plan for a school Classroom Guidance Unit (CGU) Selection Week 4 How do I locate current school counseling literature? How do school counselors serve as advocates? Dahir & Stone Chapter 5; ASCA National Model – pp x-20 Library visit Meet in 2nd floor library classroom for research lesson (4:30-5:30). Remainder of class will take place there as well. Week 5 What are the ethical guidelines for school counselors’ professional behavior and decision-making? & Stone Chapter 6; ASCA National Model – pp 30-40 Pair share about readings Ethics case study Reflection Paper due Week 6 Who do school counselors serve? How do we support ALL students? & Stone Chp 9 & 10; Goodman-Scott, 2013 Pair share about readings Ethical Discussion board posts due Work on CGU Week 7 What techniques and strategies are needed to address student needs? Dahir & Stone Chp 12 & 13 Resource Mapping Time to work in CGU Classroom Guidance Literature Review Chart Due Week 8 (on-line mtg or attend Expo) How do school counselors positively impact school climate? Dahir & Stone Chapter 11; et al., 2013 Pair about readings Guidance Expo Westchester County Center White Plains, NY
Total Rubric for Classroom Guidance Literature Review Chart 100 pts Developing (10-15 pts) Meets Expectations (16-20 pts) Exceeds Expectations (21-25 pts) Content (25 pts) Some questions are answered about 2-3 peer reviewed journal articles. Some journal articles relate to the classroom guidance topic. Most questions are answered about four peer reviewed journal articles. Most journal articles relate to the classroom guidance topic. All four questions are answered about four peer reviewed journal articles. All journal articles clearly relate to the classroom guidance topic. Clarity (25 pts) Some statements are written in clear and concise language. Most statements are written in clear and concise language. All statements are written in and concise language. Grammar (25 pts) Some statements are written with correct grammar and punctuation. Most statements are written with correct grammar and punctuation. All statements are written with correct grammar and punctuation. Organization (25 pts) Literature review chart needs revision to be better organized. Literature review chart is somewhat organized. Literature review is well organized and easy to follow. Bullet points are organized and easy to read. Total
Questions about each article (from syllabus): Does this article contain quantitative research (does it contain data) or qualitative research (shared accounts)? Heading: Type of research 2. What evidence is there to suggest that the techniques and ideas described in this article are effective? Heading: Findings 3. Please describe the most salient aspects of the article selected. Heading: Most salient points 4. Please list, in a bulleted format, the specific activities you will include in your classroom guidance unit based on what you read in this article. Heading: Informing this core classroom guidance unit Rubric for Classroom Guidance Unit 200 pts Developing Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Introduction and Rationale (30 pts) Introduction and rationale for classroom guidance unit need clarification and development. Introduction and rationale for classroom guidance unit are somewhat defined and well developed. Introduction and rationale for classroom guidance unit are clearly defined and well developed. Guidance lessons (50 pts) 4-5 Guidance lessons are included. Some lessons are clearly stated using the format provided on page 5 of the syllabus. 4-5 Guidance lessons are included. Most lessons are clearly stated the format provided on page 5 of the syllabus. 4-5 Guidance lessons are included and follow a logical sequence. Each lesson is clearly stated using the format provided on page 5 of the syllabus. Parent Letter (10 pts) Parent letter requires revisions to adequately inform parents about the goals and content of the CGU. Parent letter is somewhat well written and concise. It informs parents about the goals and content of the CGU. Parent letter is well written and concise. It informs parents about the goals and content of the CGU. Unit Pre and Post Assessments (10 pts) Pre-unit and post-unit assessments are not included. Pre-unit and post-unit assessments are included in order to easy to use and post-unit assessments are