In this study, it was aimed to determine to what extent the problems detected at the guidance and supervision reports could be solved and in this context, to what degree these visits were functional. So, with a qualitative research approach, data were obtained at two stages and analyzed through NVivo 7 software. At the first stage, the guidance…

This Curriculum Guide for Guidance is an attempt to provide a structure for a Sequential instructional and information system in guidance. Upon implementation of these aspects of the guidance and counseling program within the school setting, individualized attention can be given to each student in meeting his unique needs, relating the acquired…

An instructional program in guidance can help prevent accumulation of pressures and frustrations, and contribute toward reduction of guidance needs of children. Regular classroom teachers trained in techniques of group interaction can be more effective in implementing an instructional program in guidance than school counselors. (Author)

The purpose of this practicum was to develop, implement, and evaluate a model for elementary school guidance at Northwoods Elementary School, if the need for such a model could be demonstrated. The need was demonstrated, the model was developed and tested. Subsequent investigation demonstrated that guidance services were increased as a result of…

This paper describes a counseling program in which emphasis is on the developmental approach to guidance. The author contends that the counseling emphasis in our schools today is remedial that the troubled youngsters receive the most attention from teachers and counselors. The DUSO program is for use with all children and is designed to help the…

This checklist reflects a consensus of 19 guidance experts on what is necessary for a totally superior K-8 guidance program. (Author)

The growth of guidance programs in elementary schools has been rapid in recent years as industrialization, urbanization, population growth and mobility, and occupational specialization have called for individualized education beginning in the early years. This paper discusses (a) the relationship of elementary guidance to instruction, with…

When the National Defense Education Act was amended in 1965 to include elementary as well as secondary schools, the Division of Guidance and Testing set aside $200,000 annually to establish pilot, demonstration, or experimental projects in elementary school guidance. A total of 23 school districts conducted projects during the following three year…

The majority of elementary counselors are former elementary teachers, probably with little specific preparation for the elementary counseling role. While some progress is being made to prepare competent counselors, much remains to be done. Competencies needed by elementary counselors include skills in the following areas: (1) counseling with…

A sequential career awareness model is described. The model attempts to increase the success identity of small groups of elementary school children, grades four to six. (Author)

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PAPER IS--(1) TO DISCUSS THE RATIONALE, VARIABLES (VARYING ELEMENTS), AND OBJECTIVES OF THE GUIDANCE FUNCTION IN EDUCATION, AND (2) TO FOCUS ON THE COUNSELING PROCESS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS AND CONDITIONS OF GUIDANCE COUNSELING ARE PRESENTED. CONTENT VARIABLES (SUCH AS DATA ABOUT PUPILS AND THE…

This article describes a continuous guidance program for students from grades one through eight. A sample daily schedule from the 12-week program is presented to demonstrate the variety of activities in which the counselor became involved in the attempt to respond to teachers' expressed needs. (Author)