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| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Introduction to the Interviewing and counselling process |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | College |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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Introduction to the Interviewing and Counselling Process
College Students (18-22 years old)
No subject
20 Students
The lesson aligns with Canadian educational standards for post-secondary education, promoting critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and ethical practices in counselling and interviewing.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Introduce the topic and outline the objectives of the lesson. Engage students with a brief discussion about their prior knowledge or experiences related to interviewing. |
| 2 | Key Concepts Overview | 10 minutes | Present the basic principles of interviewing and counselling using slides. Discuss concepts such as rapport building, open-ended questions, and the importance of body language. |
| 3 | Active Listening Exercise | 5 minutes | Conduct a role-playing activity where students practice active listening skills in pairs. Provide prompts for discussions and observe interactions. |
| 4 | Techniques in Interviews | 5 minutes | Highlight specific interviewing techniques (e.g., mirroring, paraphrasing) through examples and video clips. Encourage students to identify techniques used in the videos. |
| 5 | Class Discussion | 3 minutes | Facilitate a brief class discussion to consolidate key points learned from the lesson. Encourage students to share their thoughts and insights. |
| 6 | Introduction to Homework | 2 minutes | Explain the homework assignment: reflect on a personal interview experience using the concepts learned in class. Emphasize that reflections will be submitted in their journals without presentations. |
Students are to write a reflection in their journals about a personal interview experience, incorporating the skills and techniques discussed in class. Journals will be collected and assessed for understanding, but no presentations will be required.
This lesson serves as an essential foundation for students interested in the fields of interviewing and counselling, aligning learning with practical applications and ethical considerations.