Guidance and Counseling in Iran History

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Guidance and Counseling in Iran

Guidance and counseling in Iran was discussed at a secondary education conference in 1958.
In 1965, a guidance department was established in the Ministry of Education.
In 1968, a planning office for academic guidance was established to provide practical guidance and implementation programs in schools.
In May 1971, a seminar at Tehran University's Faculty of Educational Sciences examined the guidance program and its challenges.
The seminar recommended a trial, limited implementation of the guidance program, development of a comprehensive training program for specialists, writing of textbooks, and acquisition of necessary materials.
In September 1971, secondary schools were established without a trial phase.
Elementary education was reduced to five years, with three years dedicated to secondary education.
The objectives of secondary education were:
- Fostering ethical and spiritual values in students.
- Developing discipline, order, and scientific thinking skills, starting from elementary school.
- Identifying individual talents and interests in various fields (academic, technical, vocational), guiding students toward appropriate courses based on their strengths and national needs.

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Explore the development of guidance and counseling in Iran from the late 1950s through the establishment of key educational departments and programs. This quiz covers the significant milestones, challenges, and objectives shaped during this era of secondary education in Iran.