Assessment Task Sheet
EDU6114 – Assessment 1 – Literature Review and Reflection

Course Code and Name EDU6114 – Counselling in Education
Assessment Name Literature Review and Reflective Essay
Assessment Item 1 Assessment Type Essay
Marks/Weighting 50% Length 2500 words (excluding references)
Assessed Learning
Outcomes
CLO 1, 3, 7 Due Date Please check Study Desk for Due Dates
Rationale This assessment task is designed to develop and assess students’ critical thinking and reflective
skills, essential for counselling professionals in educational contexts. By engaging in a literature
review, students will deepen their understanding of contemporary theories and practices,
fostering their ability to critically analyse and synthesise information. The reflective essay
component encourages students to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications
in their professional contexts. Allowing the use of AI for research acknowledges the evolving
landscape of technology in education and prepares students to leverage advanced tools
responsibly. This task aligns with the Australian Qualifications Framework Level 9 by promoting
advanced cognitive and communication skills, ensuring students can critically evaluate, apply,
and communicate complex concepts effectively.
Task Instructions You are to critically review contemporary literature exploring counselling theory and practice in
educational contexts, focusing on the topics covered so far this this course (Counselling in
education contexts, the nature of adolescence, key concepts in counselling process and
practice, young people’s environment, primary counselling functions, and theoretical
perspectives for mental health problems).
You will then write a reflection on how these theories and practices can be applied to your
professional context.

Literature Review:

• Select and critically review a minimum of five contemporary sources (published within
  the last five years) on counselling theory and practice in educational contexts.
• Summarise key points, critically analyse the literature, and discuss the relevance of
  the findings to contemporary educational settings.
  Reflective Essay:
• Reflect on how the reviewed theories and practices can be applied to your
  professional context.
• Include specific examples and practical applications.
• Discuss any ethical considerations related to the application of these theories and
  practices.

You may split the word limit up as you see fit – equally or slightly more in one section. Both the
literature review and reflective essay are weighted equally.

CLO1 Critically review and reflect upon contemporary literature exploring counselling
theory and practice in education contexts
CLO3 Apply the key concepts of counselling process and practice to professional contexts
CLO7 Transmit knowledge using academic communication skills to demonstrate an
understanding of theoretical concepts and their use in professional practice.

Acceptable AI Use Level 2 – AI Enhanced Research and Drafting Description
Assessment Task Sheet
EDU6114 – Assessment 1 – Literature Review and Reflection
Students may use AI to assist in the initial stages of their assessments. This includes generating
ideas, conducting preliminary research, and creating draft outlines.
Additional Information Required: Provide a brief description (approximately 100 words) of how
AI was used in the research and drafting process, including specific tools used, as a separate file
uploaded to Moodle. Screenshots or downloads from the AI used must be submitted with the
assessment, along with at least one draft to show your own work against the AI work. See the
Explaining Use of AI Level 2 Resource
Academic Integrity As a student of the UniSQ academic community, you are asked to work to uphold the principles
of academic integrity during your course of study. UniSQ sets expectations and responsibilities
of students, more specifically it states that students “will commit to engage in behaviour that is
consistent with the University’s values of integrity and honesty in academic endeavours
particularly when undertaking Assessment. (Academic Integrity Policy – Principles).
At university, students are expected to demonstrate their own understanding and thinking
using the ideas provided by ‘others’ to support and inform their work, always making due
acknowledgement to the source. While we encourage peer learning, it is not appropriate to
share assignments with other students. If you do share your assignment with another student,
and they copy part of or all of your assignment for their own submission, this is considered
collusion and you may also be reported for academic misconduct. If you are unsure and need
further information you can find this in the Academic Integrity Policy.
Relevant Information and
Resources
Referencing system – American Psychological Association (APA Style): APA style is the only
referencing style that will be accepted. UniSQ Library provides comprehensive information on
how to use this style of reference.
Academic Literacy: It is imperative that you conduct a spelling, punctuation and grammar
check prior to submission. Avoid use of colloquial language and be professional and objective
in your writing. Write in third person unless instructed otherwise. Always support your ideas
and arguments with sound researched information.
The assignment must abide by English grammatical conventions and spelling errors and
typographical errors have must be checked and corrected. Direct quotes should be used
sparingly.
Submission Information 1. Draft, edit and submit through the Cadmus link Assessment 1

2. Word limit: 2500 words +/- 10% (Penalties apply for excessive word counts).
3. You must include a reference list with your response using the APA 7th ed. format. (Not
   included in word count)
4. Your submission should include a coversheet, and be formatted according to APA
   guidelines (e.g., double spaced, size 12 Times New Roman, reference list on a separate
   page)
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  Extensions and Late
  Penalties
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