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 focuses on the regeneration of guidance through the process of psychological education. The roles of teacher, counselor, peer counselor, and community adult are described within a systematized curriculum for guidance where the counseling program is viewed as part of the learning program. This paper was presented at the APGA…

This article focuses on a new role model for counselors and counselor educators along with a practical overview of guidance in the curriculum in the school. 'JC)

A model for an accountable guidance program, this plan presents realistic performance goals for the practicing counselor, for school administrators, for parents, and for teachers. As their contribution to accomplishing the school's goals for its students, the counselors accept several very general responsibilities: (1) to provide every student…

The Presbyterian Guidance Program, the major emphases of which are on educational and occupational guidance, was evaluated from a variety of perspectives. Two speakers took an objective look at the program and center, defining their concern with "normal" youth, and discussing such aspects as: (1) accessibility of the service; (2) locations of the…

Needed evaluation of programs can be achieved by applying to the guidance process the learner based evaluation procedure being developed for use with classroom instruction: (1) evaluation of outcomes; (2) informed selection of materials; (3) subsequent identification of process variables related to goal achievement. Presented at APGA, Las Vegas…

The white guidance and counseling image as practiced in public and private schools is neither designed nor intended to revolutionize blacks; therefore, it should be rejected as a viable solution to their problems. The author sees the black activist asserting himself by reinforcing blackness in all phases of school desegration. (Author/BY)

The systems concept, analysis and synthesis, systems design, behavioral objectives, feedback, and flowcharting are briefly explained, followed by the application of the systems technique for a generalized model for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of a counseling and guidance program. (Author)

Teacher responses indicate positive feelings toward counseling and desire for closer communication with counselors. Teachers suggest extracurricular program enabling counselors to communicate with children in a non-verbal way. (CJ)

Focused on one reason for insufficient evaluation--lack of goals and objectives--by identifying goals and specific outcome variables and their measures. American School Counselor Association guidelines served as a starting point for goals, and guidance journal articles from the past 15 years were sources for variables and measures. (Author)

THIS CONFERENCE WAS THE FIRST STEP IN A 5-YEAR PROJECT FOR UPGRADING THE TRAINING OF GUIDANCE WORKERS THROUGH RESEARCH IN THE FOUNDATIONS OF GUIDANCE IN THE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM. ONE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO OPEN MORE AVENUES OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN BEHAVIORAL SCIENTISTS FROM THE VARIOUS DISCIPLINES AND COUNSELOR EDUCATORS AND GUIDANCE…