Introduction
Life is a long series of problems. To live a happy life, a human has to find a way out of those problems so that he can compromise with the problems and adjust himself to that situation. In such a situation, a person needs a counselor who guides him to compromise and adjust to the circumstances. This act of guidance is called guidance. In this article, we will read about the importance of guidance in education.
Definition of Guidance
Guidance is a process that helps a person to understand his needs, abilities, and resources as well as his weaknesses, and accordingly make his future life meaningful and adjust in society. It is clear from this definition that:
Key Aspects:
1. ‘Directing’ is a helping process.
2. It helps a person to understand his qualities and demerits.
3. Under guidance, the person gets help in making adjustments.
4. Guidance helps a person to understand his life goals.
5. Guidance helps a person to understand the difficulties coming in the way of achieving life goals and to resolve them.
Types of Guidance:
1. Personal Guidance: Helps in solving the personal problems of an individual.
2. Vocational Guidance: Vocational guidance helps in choosing the right job for the right person.
3. Educational Guidance: This guidance helps the child to choose subjects based on his interest, ability, and need.
Objectives of Educational Guidance
1. To help the learner understand their potential and capabilities.
2. To help the learner accept and appreciate their strengths and weaknesses.
3. To empower the learner to make self-directed efforts towards personal growth.
4. To assist the learner in identifying and utilizing available resources based on their ability, need, and situation.
5. To provide guidance in selecting suitable academic subjects.
6. To facilitate informed vocational choices aligned with individual interests and skills.
7. To promote personal welfare, enabling the child to contribute positively to their own well-being.
8. To cultivate social responsibility and encourage public welfare-oriented endeavors.
9. To equip learners with skills to adjust effectively to life’s challenges.
Need of Guidance in Education
The fundamental basis for the need for guidance in education is the principle of individual difference. Every child differs from others in age, needs and tendencies. Specific abilities and aptitudes are required for various subjects. Consequently, guidance in education is important for the following reasons:
1. Increase in individual differences: Individual differences have significantly increased in the modern era.
2. Change in educational objectives: The objective of education has shifted from mere knowledge impartation to comprehensive child development.
3. Expansion of vocational courses: Modern curricula include diverse courses like Arts, Science, Agriculture and Commerce.
4. Democratic approach influence: Independent and democratic approaches emphasize student autonomy.
5. Business diversification: Numerous business options necessitate informed career choices.
6. Mechanization’s impact: Parents’ hectic schedules limit guidance.
7. Unemployment: Directional support has become crucial amidst unemployment challenges.
Role of Teacher in Guidance
The teacher has an important role in guidance. The teacher has the responsibility to measure the various mental powers and tendencies of the child and make the child aware of them.
1. To assess and inform students of their mental abilities and inclinations.
2. Collecting basic information about learners, including their place of residence, family situation, social status, economic situation, physical and mental health, and psychological well-being.
3. To make learners self-directed regarding vocation and education.
4. To assist students in selecting curriculum subjects.
5. To aid in profession choices.
6. To inform students about business-related challenges.
Tests and Techniques of Guidance
Under the guidance program, it is necessary to obtain general and specific information about children. Hence, information is obtained using the following tests and techniques:
Tests for Guidance
1. Intelligence Test: Through this test, it is ascertained to what extent a learner will be able to acquire knowledge and skills.
2. Aptitude Test: This test determines toward which subject the student is inclined, such as mechanical or musical subjects.
3. Interest Test: This test provides knowledge of the interests of the child.
4. Personality Test: Through this test, information related to the personality, family, social, and emotional adjustment of the child is obtained.
5. Achievement Test: Through this test, the teacher is able to know how much knowledge the child has acquired.
Techniques
1. Questionnaire Technique: In this technique, a list of questions related to the personal, family, and educational aspects of the learner is prepared, and when answered by the learner, different types of information are obtained.
1. Interview Method: Information related to the learner is obtained through this method. The interview method is most effective when a rapport-based relationship is established between the instructor and the learner.
2. Record of Biographical Data: This technique involves collecting and analyzing a student’s biographical data, including information on health, education, and income.
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