GPC310 DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR PEER GUIDANCE
| Course Code: | 3780310 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Guidance and Psychological Counseling |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer Dr. EDA SUN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
During the process of and as the result of successfully completing this course, each student will:
- gain an understanding of the significant role a peer helper can be in facilitating university adjustment for entering METU NCC students.
- develop and apply appropriate and transferable skills in leadership, communication, and helping skills.
- gain an increased awareness of role of goal setting & motivation in learning, time & resource management and have the opportunity to use this awareness to refine their own behaviors as well as to foster the development of these skills in their 1st year peers.
- develop and share ideas for the specific course activities and/or discussions.
- identify strategies to cope with challenges associated with the role as a peer helper.
- experience being a socially responsible METU NCC member.
Course Content
This course has been designed to facilitate the development of leadership, communication and helping skills among advanced 3rd and 4th year students by providing them an opportunity to assist in the delivery of the GPC 100 courses to first year METU-NCC students. The course will be conducted in an interactive small group format. Through discussion and small group exercises, students enrolled in this course will be introduced to a variety of topics designed to enhance their skills in the following areas: effective communication, ethical and professional behavior, peer education, study and time management skills, conflict resolution and problem solving. The focus of this course will be on the development of skills and knowledge that will not only support the students ` work as peer guides with 1st year students but will provide essential training and experience in the development of leadership, communication, and helping skills that will be helpful in other settings. The class also provides the means for the evaluation, reflection and processing of student experiences as a peer guide.