COUNSELLING OF STUDENTS AFTER REPORTING THE

GRADE

SADAF JAVED
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING

• Guidance and counselling are twin concepts and have emerged as essential elements of
every educational activity.
• Guidance and counselling are not synonymous term. Counselling is a part of guidance.
• Guidance, in educational context, means to indicate, point out, show the way, lead out and
direct.
• Counselling is a specialized service of guidance. It is the process of helping individuals
learn more about themselves and their present and possible future situations to make a
substantial contribution to the society.
DEFINITION OF COUNSELLING

• Counseling is essentially a process in which the counselor assists the counselee to make interpretation of
facts relating to a choice, plan or adjustment which he needs to make.
-Glenn F. Smith

• Counseling is a series of direct contacts with the individual which aims to offer him assistance in
changing his attitude and behaviors.
-Carl Rogers
PURPOSE OF COUNSELLING

• Providing the needed information and assistance

• Helping in individual to make wise choices
• Improve the understanding of self
• Facilitate the adjustment
• Helps in adapting to the changes or new environment
• Making self-sufficient and independent
CON…

• Efficient use of capabilities and talent

• Promote the optimal personal and professional development
• Balanced physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual growth
• Helps in overall development and to live productive life
CHARACTERISTS OF COUNSELLING

• Counselling involves two individual-one seeking help and the other a professionally
trained person who can help the first.
• There should be a relationship of mutual respect between the two individuals.
• Counselling is aimed at bringing about desired changes in the individual for self-
realization and providing assistance to solve problems through an intimate personal
relationship.
• The counselor discovers the problem of the counselee and help him to set up realistic
goals.
CON…

• If counselee is a student, counselling helps him to take a decision, make a choice or find a
direction in matters related to an educational programme or career.
• It helps the counselee acquire independence and develop a sense of responsibility.
• It is more than advice giving.
• It involves something more than offering an assistance to find a solution to an immediate
problems.
• Counselling is centered around the needs and aspirations of students.
NEED OF COUNSELLING

• Helps in academic growth and development.

• Helps in vocational and professional maturity.
• Facilitates an individual in the right education and profession.
• Offer help to handle educational and professional situations.
• Helps in adapting to the changing concept of education.
ROLE OF THE COUNSELLOR

• Organize the guidance committee.

• Set up an educational and occupational information center.
• Display the information collected in an attractive way.
• Disseminate information through educational and career talks, group discussion and so on.
CON…

• Educate students regarding proper study habits and assist them in their development.
• Arrange individual discussion with students and their parents for giving them educational
and occupational information.
• Maintain an active relationship with schools, colleges and universities.
• Maintain complete secrecy of the discussion between him and the student.
• Helps in student placement.
CON…

• Student counselors are certified/licensed educators.

• They are vital members of the education.
• Through collaborative efforts with the teachers, parents and school administration, they
help all students in the area of academic achievement.
CON…

• Supporting students and their families in case of personal problems where the issues start
affecting their academics, interpersonal relationship with peers, family and others.
• Classroom observation on behaviors, relationship and providing feedback to teacher,
student, parents and staff.
• Work with school staff and administration to implement school safety and improvement
programs.
CON…

• Provide information and guidance on post secondary options for training and careers as
well as for financial assistance for further education.
COUNSELLING BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS

• Introduces them to their personal traits, interests, skill and aptitude.

• Help them choose their careers according to their personality and lifestyle.
• Helps them choose their careers according to their personality and lifestyle.
• Train them to be successful in their educational and professional careers.
• Provide them with training in personality development.
CON…

• Enhances their interview and live communication skills.

• Makes them learn time management skills.
• Provides them with necessary help to make a realistic educational plan.
THANKS