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D R . S . K I S H O R E
I G N O U
Open Learning
ACADEMIC COUNSELLING
Counselling
Counselling means ADVICE
Academic Counselling refers to advice and guidance about academic and non-academic matters
Knowledge of Counsellors
Programme Structure and courses
Credits and study work Load
Self-learning materials and its format
Difference between teaching and Counselling
Organising Counselling
Assignments and Evaluation
Writing Comments for two-way communication
Facing term-end examination
Programme Structure
KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
Programme
Courses
Credits – one credit -30 study hours
Credits to be completed for programme
Theory courses
Practical Courses
Project Courses ,if any
Purpose of Self-learning Material
Counsellor to have knowledge about SLM
SLM Allows Learning – Thinking+ doing + practice + Recall+ Reinforcement
SLM Output - Learning + Retention +Recall
Self –Learning materials
SLM different from text books
Structure of SLM
Blocks and Units
Learning Outcomes
Instructional design
Learning tools
Structure of SLM
Content presentation
Content ordering
Content Analysis
Self- explanatory
Forms of Learner activities like self-assessment questions
Devices for Motivation
Learning outcome
References
Academic Counselling
Not Lecture-oriented
Learner -oriented
Counselling to facilitate learning
Sessions details
For 4 Credit - Five 2 ½ hr session
For 8 Credit - Ten 2 ½ hr session
What is Counselling
Information
Advice
Help
Guidance
Motivation
Support
Listening
Requirements of Counsellor
Good Knowledge about subject
Human relation link
Genuine interest towards learners
Ability to listen
Ability to observe and respond
Treat learners individually as per the individual needs
Ability to create dialogue
Academic Counselling activities
Clarification of doubts
Discussion
Interaction
Active participation of Learners
Group work
Help
Enhance self-confidence of learners
Linking subject with life/work experience
Use of ICT in Counselling
Use of VCD
Radio
Gyan Darshan
Gyan Vani
Teleconferencing
ICT intervention help in better understanding review and retention of subject knowledge
Tips during counselling
Improving communication skills
Study skills Tips
Time to be allotted for self-study per week
Tips for writing assignment responses
Tutor-marked assignments
Role of Academic Counsellor
1. Go through the responses
2. Award marks /grades
3. Write comments about responses for Two-way communication and giving Feedback
Why Tutor Comments
Learner in open learning is isolated
Independent learner
No regular contact with institution
Absence of peer group interaction
Comments are for guidance and motivation
Comments for knowing about performance
Future improvement
Tutor Comments
Margin Comments written in the margin of every page
Global comments –overall performance with justification of grades/marks awarded
What to look for in assignment responses
Content
Presentation
Organisation of response
Clarity
Accuracy Coverage
Logical sequencing
Summary
Types of Tutor Comments
Positive Comments
Constructive Comments
Global Comments
Personal comments for motivation
Comments to AVOID
Negative comments
Harmful Comments
Misleading Comments
Hallow Comments
Null Comments
Grading System in IGNOU
IGNOU follows five point grading system
Grade Grade Point
A 5
B 4
C 3
D 2
E 1
Features of Global Comments
Two-way communication
Feedback
Suggestions for Future improvement
Constructively conveying to include additional information/content/any modification etc.
Justifying the grade/marks awarded
Additional role of Counsellor
Tips for writing examination
Informing learner to contact by e-mail for doubts
Informing learner to contact by mobile phone for getting any help
Counselling for Practical Courses
Organising
Informing Methodology
Facilitating Practical skills
Hands-on experience of learners
Improving analytical skills
Improving problem solving skills
Help in arriving Results and its inference
Report writing/record presentation
Evaluation and awarding marks
Other than Counsellorrole
Informing learner to maintain a file for written communication submitted to university
Informing about the last dates for submission of assignment responses
Reminding learner about the date for payment of re-registartion fee for subsequent registration
Reminding about the payment of examination form and fee