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Disciplines and Ideas

in the Applied Social
Sciences
Quarter1-Week 2-Module 5
Specific Work Areas of a Counselor

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Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences – Grade 12
Quarter 1 – Week 2 - Module 5: Specific Work Areas of a Counselor

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Module 5
Specific Work Areas of a Counselor

Introduction: (GET STARTED)

Previously, the different roles and functions of a counselor were discussed. In this
module, the discovery of their work settings will be introduced.

Learning Objectives: (SET THE DIRECTION)

At the end of this module, you are expected to identify and appreciate the specific
work settings of a counselor. Specifically, you are projected to exhibit the following
competencies:

1. familiarize oneself with the different specific work areas in which counselors work;
2. identify the main roles and clients of counselors in each specific work areas;
3. visualize and present career opportunities for counselors about their work areas
you think will be easy for them to do;
4. value the work of a counselor through an appreciation note.

Vocabulary List: (DISCOVER CONCEPTS)

To give you a solid understanding of specific concepts along with roles and
functions of social workers, here are some important terms you should bear in mind before
proceeding with the mental stretching activity in this module:

Work Areas or settings. The place where the counselor works.

Counselor. A person who provides guidance and intervention to an individual or

group particularly in dealing and managing an issue or a problem or
difficulty, that includes helping them to look for possible answers or
solutions that will alleviate suffering.

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Pre-test: STRETCH YOUR BRAIN

Directions: Read the statements and answer the questions honestly as much as possible.

1. Are you familiar with the roles and

functions of a counselor?
2. Did you have a personal encounter
with a counselor?
3. How did you feel when you had an
encounter with a counselor?

4. Where do you see a counselor?

5. Are counselors hard to find?

6. Do you know how many counselors

you have in your city/municipality?

Learning Activities: WHAT ‘S IN

Counseling and Its Work settings

1. Counselors in Schools – According to Gibson and Mitchell (2003), counselors

are recognized especially in the preventive interventions and developmental stage.
There are elementary school counselors, junior high school counselors, secondary
school counselors, counselors in vocational schools, counselors in higher
education, and counselors in community and junior colleges. The counseling
service in the schools is usually located under the student affairs program. It is
under the supervision of the Dean of Students Affairs.

2. Counselors in the Community Setting – refers to employment in community,

agency, and other non-school professional situations. Counselors can be found in
the community and mental health agencies, employment and rehabilitation
agencies, correctional settings, and marriage and family practice. (Gibson and
Mitchell, 2003)

3. Counselors in the Private Sector – refers to counselors who decided to do full-

time work as private practitioners or engage in part-time private practice while
employed by community agencies. This is feasible if the counselors' expertise and
specialization match or relevant to an adequate client population in the geographic
area. (Gibson and Mitchell, 2003)

4. Counselors in the Government – counselors are also present in various agencies

of government or institutions supported by the government that is into social
welfare, health, and education. Relevant agencies or institutions include public
schools, public social welfare agencies such as that for the youth, children, and
aging.

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Practice Task 1: KNOW YOUR TARGET

Directions.

1. In the column found at the extreme left of the matrix are the work settings or
areas of a counselor.
2. In the center column, write the roles of a counselor in each work area.
3. In the column found at the extreme right, write the possible clients or customers.

Work settings
Main Roles Possible Clients
of Counselor

Schools

Community
Setting

Private Sector

Government

Guide Questions:

1. How was your experience in filling out the matrix?

2. Did it help you recognize the roles and clients of a counselor in a specific work
setting?
3. How do these roles change the way you look at counselors in the Philippines?

Practice Task 2: GET DEEPER

Directions. Recall the work settings of a counselor. Answer the question below using the
rubrics below. Write legibly.

Which among the presented career opportunities for counselors about their work areas
you think will be easy for them to do? Why do you say so? Cite some practical
examples?

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 Criteria 1 3 5
The output does The output is The output is highly
Organization not subscribe to the organized but not organized and
organization format logically sequenced logically sequenced
The content is The content is The content is very
Substance neither substantial substantial and partly substantial and
nor relevant relevant relevant
Observation is
Observation is
Observation is presented in a clear
Analysis inconsistent with real
missing and rational
life situation
viewpoint
Viewpoints do not No fact presented but All points are
Evidences
make any sense viewpoints is strong supported with facts

Guide Questions:

1. How do you find the activity?

2. Do you think the activity has helped you to become more critical in organizing your
thoughts and what you know? How?

Practice Task 3: APPRECIATION POST!

Direction. After understanding the specific work area of a counselor, make a simple
appreciation note highlighting how you value counselors, regardless of where they are
assigned.

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Guide Questions:

1. What were your feelings upon accomplishing the activity?

2. Do you have realizations in doing the activity? Can you name at least 2.

Post-test: CHECK YOUR PROGRESS

Directions: If you think the statement is correct, write AGREE, otherwise, write
DISAGREE. If you disagree, please indicate why.

1. Counselors are hard to find.

2. School counselors are concerned on prevention, eduation
and intervention.
3. Counselors are NOT mental health providers.
4. Rehabilitation agencies and correctional settings hire
counselors.
5. Counselors can decide to do full-time work as private
practitioners or engage in part-time private practice while
employed by community agencies.
6. Counselors can change the lives of people.
7. Counselors are also present in various agencies of
government or institutions supported by the government that
is into social welfare, health, and education.
8. Counselors can be found everywhere but they are only few.
9. Counselors' expertise and specialization should be relevant
to an adequate client population in the geographic area.
10. Counselors can be trusted because of the nature of their
work.

Additional Activity:

Answer the activity below. You may write your answers on the space provided on
the right side box.

Aha! Aha!
(new learning)

Hmmmm….
(Insight)

Ha!Ha!Ha!
(feel good)

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Answer key
Pre-test : STRETCH YOUR BRAIN

(Answers depends on the self-assessment of the students)

Post-test: CHECK YOUR PROGRESS

1. Agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Agree
5. Agree
6. Agree
7. Agree
8. Agree
9. Agree
10. Agree

Reference:
https://www.academia.edu/38470079/HUMSS_Disciplines_and_Ideas_in_Applied_Socia
l_Sciences_CG_pdf