Guidance and Counselling in Education

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What is the purpose of guidance programmes according to the text?

To limit the aspirations of individuals
To eradicate dreams and depress aspirations
To solely rely on the guidance counsellor
To help individuals make informed choices and decisions (correct)

Why is it important for the guidance co-ordinator to know their strengths and weaknesses?

To take sole responsibility for guidance
To ignore the strengths and weaknesses
To limit the role of other resource personnel
To know when to invite other resource personnel to assist (correct)

What is NOT a part of the guidance process according to the text?

Individuals themselves (correct)
Counsellors
Teachers
Psychologists

What does guidance emphasize according to the text?

Strengths and success (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of information giving and providing alternatives in guidance?

To play an important role in decision making (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is decision making essential in guidance?

To help individuals make informed choices and decisions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What right do individuals have in guidance according to the text?

The right to succeed and the right to fail (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of guidance programmes according to the text?

To build positive views of self (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of a person experiencing a crisis?

They are wracked by feelings of self-doubt, anxiety, or guilt (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of remedial counselling?

To focus on measurable weaknesses and try to remediate them (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of preventive counselling?

To anticipate and prevent generic problems from happening (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a preventive counselling programme?

A drug awareness programme (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a counsellor in a crisis situation?

To establish an effective relationship and help the client find a solution (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential outcome of a crisis situation if not addressed?

Further personality or behavioural deterioration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of a remedial counsellor?

The client's measurable weaknesses and concerns (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a crisis situation and a remedial counselling situation?

A crisis situation involves intense emotions, while a remedial counselling situation involves measurable weaknesses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first role of the headmaster/headmistress/administrator in the school?

To recognised and encourage the guidance programme (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the school counsellor?

To plan and develop the guidance programme according to the needs of students (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information should the counsellor provide to students?

Three types of information: educational, personal-social, and career/vocational (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the school guidance committee?

To serve as an advisory and policy-recommending body (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the sixth responsibility of the headmaster/headmistress/administrator?

To consult with teachers and counsellors on specific needs and problems of the school (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the seventh role of the school counsellor?

To serve as a public relations officer for the school and the community (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the guidance programme?

To meet the needs of students (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the third role of the headmaster/headmistress/administrator?

To make sure that roles of counsellors are defined (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for an information service?

Both formative and summative evaluation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a source of information about jobs and institutions?

Booklets, catalogues, brochures, and occupational monographs/briefs/guides (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of group approaches in conveying informational data?

To lead to personality change, goal setting, decision making, and planning (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do peer reactions influence an individual's goals and decisions?

They have a significant impact on an individual's goals and decisions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a method of collecting information about jobs?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of individual approaches?

To help individuals become aware of their development and progression (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a street survey?

To collect information about jobs in the local community (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of presenting information in a planned manner?

To allow students to react to the information (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are visits to factories and industries important?

To collect information about job requirements (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to consider an individual's perception of the information?

To take into account selective attention to materials (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of career conferences and conventions?

To get information from people on the job (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to examine pupil, teacher, and counsellor reactions to the information service?

To evaluate the effectiveness of the service (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of qualified personnel in information service?

They are essential for ensuring the quality of service (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to weigh and assess data in relation to each pupil?

To provide a personalized understanding of the student's development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a result of a visit to a college or polytechnic?

Discussions about job requirements and job satisfaction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the information service?

To assist individuals in making informed decisions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Counselling

Crisis Counselling: involves immediate attention to help individuals cope with intense emotional situations, such as family death, divorce, or job loss, to prevent further personality or behavioural deterioration.
Facilitative or Remedial Counselling: focuses on measurable weaknesses and tries to remediate them, aiming to achieve "client action on a clarified concern" without a crisis.
Preventive Counselling: anticipates generic problems and tries to prevent them from happening, often through programmatic and directed attention to specific concerns, such as drug awareness and sex education.

Guidance Principles

Guidance is a team effort, involving various professionals, including teachers, psychologists, and social workers, to meet the diverse needs of individuals.
Decision making is essential in guidance, with the provision of information and alternatives to help individuals make informed choices and achieve their goals.
Guidance emphasizes the positive, building on strengths and success, rather than just focusing on problems or weaknesses.

Role of Guidance Functionaries

The Headmaster/Headmistress/Administrator

Recognizes and encourages the guidance programme in their school.
Secures adequate numbers of competent counsellors.
Defines and supports the roles of counsellors.
Provides physical facilities for counsellors.
Establishes and encourages a school guidance committee.

The School Counsellor

Plans and develops the guidance programme according to student needs.
Offers counselling to students and staff.
Provides consultation services to teachers, parents, and other professionals.
Offers information services, including educational, personal-social, and career/vocational information.
Provides placement services and other guidance services to students, teachers, and parents.

Methods of Collecting and Giving Information

Written sources: using booklets, catalogues, brochures, occupational monographs, and other printed materials.
Career conferences and conventions: involving people on the job who describe their work to students.
Visits: students visit factories, industries, colleges, and other institutions to gain information.
Street surveys: students conduct surveys to gather information about jobs in the local community.
Other methods: group and individual techniques, peer reaction and influence, and self-analytic and diagnostic methods.

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A quiz on the role of guidance functionaries in educational institutions, including headmasters, headmistresses, and administrators.