CSP2601
ASSIGNMENT 4
DUE DATE: 3 SEPT 2024
, Addendum D
Assignment 04
Unique number: 638814
Due date: 03 September 2024
NOTE: Remember to only submit .PDF files for marking. Make sure the file is not
password protected or a READ-ONLY file. We cannot mark MSWORD documents.
Please check that any scanned document is not blurry and/or non-readable for
marking purposes. Also make absolutely sure that you submit the correct assignment
document to the correct submission portal and check that all pages of
the assignment are uploaded for marking.
The questions in this assignment require written responses. Read study units 1, 2, 3 and
4. This assignment will count towards your final mark. Answer the following questions:
QUESTION 1
1.1 A teacher counsellor must possess positive personal characteristics to
be an effective counsellor. Name and discuss three (3), characteristics you
may possess that would enable you to be an effective teacher counsellor.
1. Empathy
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. For a
teacher-counsellor, empathy allows them to enter and experience the child's world as
it is experienced by the child. This characteristic enables the counsellor to connect
with learners on a deeper emotional level, creating a safe and trusting environment
where learners feel heard and understood. Being empathetic, a teacher can help
learners explore their feelings, experiences, and challenges without fear of judgment
or rejection.
2. Patience
Patience is an essential quality for a teacher-counsellor, as it involves the ability to
remain calm and composed, even when dealing with challenging situations or when
progress seems slow. Patience allows the counsellor to give learners the time and
space they need to express themselves fully and work through their issues at their
own pace. It also helps the counsellor avoid becoming frustrated or overwhelmed,
enabling them to maintain a supportive and encouraging attitude throughout the
counselling process.
ASSIGNMENT 4
DUE DATE: 3 SEPT 2024
, Addendum D
Assignment 04
Unique number: 638814
Due date: 03 September 2024
NOTE: Remember to only submit .PDF files for marking. Make sure the file is not
password protected or a READ-ONLY file. We cannot mark MSWORD documents.
Please check that any scanned document is not blurry and/or non-readable for
marking purposes. Also make absolutely sure that you submit the correct assignment
document to the correct submission portal and check that all pages of
the assignment are uploaded for marking.
The questions in this assignment require written responses. Read study units 1, 2, 3 and
4. This assignment will count towards your final mark. Answer the following questions:
QUESTION 1
1.1 A teacher counsellor must possess positive personal characteristics to
be an effective counsellor. Name and discuss three (3), characteristics you
may possess that would enable you to be an effective teacher counsellor.
1. Empathy
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. For a
teacher-counsellor, empathy allows them to enter and experience the child's world as
it is experienced by the child. This characteristic enables the counsellor to connect
with learners on a deeper emotional level, creating a safe and trusting environment
where learners feel heard and understood. Being empathetic, a teacher can help
learners explore their feelings, experiences, and challenges without fear of judgment
or rejection.
2. Patience
Patience is an essential quality for a teacher-counsellor, as it involves the ability to
remain calm and composed, even when dealing with challenging situations or when
progress seems slow. Patience allows the counsellor to give learners the time and
space they need to express themselves fully and work through their issues at their
own pace. It also helps the counsellor avoid becoming frustrated or overwhelmed,
enabling them to maintain a supportive and encouraging attitude throughout the
counselling process.
