ASSIGNMENT TWO DETAILS OF TASK
ASSIGNMENT TWO DETAILS OF TASK
As a counsellor, you are to choose an issue commonly faced by an adolescent of 15 years of age. For example, an issue may be one of the following or something else that you and your lecturer agree upon. For example, issues could include gaming addiction, gambling, drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, relationship issues, family violence/dysfunction, teen pregnancy, academic achievement, sexual identity, cyber bullying, social anxiety, depression and so on.
- Please define the problem, the aetiology, and prevalence in adolescence and the potential impact on the client’s developmental stage (physiological, cognitive, sociological and emotional)
2. Discuss any concerns for the client’s future well-being if this issue is not addressed. - Provide a comprehensive discussion and justification of the chosen contemporary approach and what other strategies you may consider when enlisting support from external agencies.
Note: All sections need to be underpinned by the relevant theory, literature and research and
adhere to APA referencing and style.
Tips: DO NOT DISCUSS THE SAME COUNSELLING APPROACHES THAT YOU USED IN THE FIRST ESSAY
● Make sure you relate your discussion directly to the case at hand
● Give each of these questions roughly equal attention.
● Write this in essay format, and do not answer as individual questions.
● You must use academic references throughout the essay. A combination of theory, research and analysis will be required.
● APA style must be used within the body of the essay and in the final reference list. (See below for information about APA style)
● When using references they need to be relevant to the case.
● There is plenty of scope within each section for you to explore the issues creatively and on your particular area of interest.
ASSESSMENT 2 – RUBRIC
Assignment Two (4000 Words)
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| Criteria | HD | D | C | P | N |
| The issue was discussed in depth including the problem, the aetiology and the prevalence in adolescence | There was a thorough exploration of the issue, the aetiology and the prevalence in adolescence | There was a very good exploration of the issue, the aetiology and the prevalence in adolescence | There was a good exploration of the issue, the aetiology and the prevalence in adolescence | There was limited exploration of the issue, the aetiology and the prevalence in adolescence | There was little or no exploration of the issue, the aetiology and the prevalence in adolescence |
| The potential impact on the client’s developmental stages (physiological, cognitive, sociological, and emotional) is discussed. | The impact on the client’s development is thoroughly and critically discussed and related to the issue | The impact on the client’s development was mostly identified and critically discussed to a high standard and related to the issue | The impact on the client’s development was partially discussed to a good standard and related to the issue | There was a limited identification of the client’s development with a superficial discussion relating to the issue | Not shown
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| There is a discussion surrounding the concerns for the client’s future well-being if this issue is not addressed. | The concerns regarding the client’s future well-being are critically discussed to a very high standard | The concerns regarding the client’s future well-being are critically discussed to a high standard | The concerns regarding the client’s future well-being are critically discussed to a good standard | The concerns regarding the client’s future well-being are discussed to a superficial standard | Not shown |
| Provide a comprehensive discussion and justification of the chosen approach and what other strategies you may consider when enlisting support from the school and external agencies. (considering you are the school counsellor)
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Demonstrated a comprehensive discussion and justification of the chosen approach and other strategies to a very high level. | Demonstrated a high level discussion and justificationof the chosen approach and other strategies. | Provided a good discussion and justification of the chosen approach and other strategies. | Provided a limited discussion and justification of the chosen approach and other strategies. | Not shown |
| Overall level of deep and critical reflection that is underpinned by and linked to theoretical readings and information provided within the unit | Outstanding engagement with theoretical ideas that showed deep insight. Evidence of reading beyond the core texts and integrating the materials presented in the unit | High level of engagement that showed thorough understanding of core texts and materials. Evidence of reading beyond the core text and integrating the materials presented in this unit | A good level of engagement that showed a good understanding of the materials presented in this unit. Evidence of reading beyond the core text and integrating the materials presented in this unit | Superficial engagement with the theoretical ideas/limited reflection | Very little or no evidence of having read the core text and materials |
| The essay uses appropriate academic writing style and APA referencing. | No errors, appropriate academic writing style and referencing. | Almost error-free, appropriate academic writing style and referencing | Appropriate academic writing style and referencing with some errors here and there | Reasonably writing style and referencing with some errors here and there | A number of errors, or inappropriate writing style and/or referencing |
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