Basic Principles in Guidance Programming

#1GUIDANCE IS A FUNDAMENTAL AND INTEGRAL PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.

It provides for the holistic

development of the students.

A.

HOLISTIC DEVELOPME

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GUIDANCE

=SOUL

MIND

BODY

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guidance+ =

Education and guidance support and complement each other to maximize students’ growth and development.

B.

Administrative and faculty

understanding and support to the

Guidance Program are crucial to its

success.

C.

Guidance Personnel

teaching

disciplining

Counseling

Guidance personnel perform specific task distinct and

separate from teaching and disciplining.

D.

#2THE GUIDANCE PROGRAM IS RESPONSIVE TO THE STUDENTS’ NEEDS.

The Guidance Program

addresses the

developmental and

adjustment needs of the

students.

A.

The Program considers the unique culture and climate of

the specific population and environment it

serves.

B.

The program offerings are

based on regular,

systematic assessment of the students’

needs and environment.

C.

D. Guidance is a

continuous process througho

ut the person’s stay in school.

E. Guidance activities

are specifically

planned and develop

to ensure Program

effectiveness.

F.

The Guidance team consists of the school

counselor, psychologists, social workers, teachers, administrators and other

professionals and staff who work together for the

welfare of the students.

The guidance program recognizes the need to

provide objective evidence of

accomplishments and the rationale for its continued

existence.

G.

#3THE GUIDANCE PROGRAM RECOGNIZES THE STUDENT AS AN INDIVIDUAL AND IS PROMISED ON THE FOLLOWING:

A.

Every individual has needs that must

be attended

to.

B.

Guidance should be extended

to all.

C.Every individual is unique and possesses worth and

dignity.

D.

Human beings can

develop their own insights.

B.

All individuals have the right and

capability to make

decisions and plans.

#4THE PROGRAM IS IN THE HANDS OF QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

A. The school counselor is a role model of positive human relations.

E.

Professionally trained guidance personnel

are dispensabl

e for ensuring

competence,

leadership and

direction.