This is the heart of Guidance. It aims to assist the student to make a realistic appraisal of his interest, abilities and aptitudes as gathered from preliminary interviews and to arrive at an educational adjustment or solution to his problems.
Effective counseling makes a student adjust better in his school, home and community; thus he develops the maturity to view life objectively and gain a better insight into his own conduct so that he may solve his problem.
Orientation and information are given to help the students get acquainted with their new school environment, the school staff, the demands of college life, and the nature and requirements of the course. Through the dissemination of pertinent information, particularly cumulative sheets as bases for counseling, assessment and research, they may broaden their learning experiences.
Collecting, recording and utilizing information about the students are done through the accomplishment of the Personal Data Sheet (PDS) or the Cumulative Record, results of psychological tests and previous interviews. The data gathered can be used as basis for counseling.
This program is designed to reach out to as many students as possible. With the sound principle that students relate best with their peers, the Guidance Office utilizes students in the task of redirecting others. A number of qualified students are trained to become peer facilitators. They assist the guidance personnel in implementing the different guidance programs. The peer facilitators help facilitate growth groups or group guidance sessions.
This part of the program helps the unit in identifying the services or activities that require attention to be strengthened or to be offered. Likewise, it facilitates evaluation of the unit progress and services.
Psychological tests are given to students or classes needing them. Tests help to measure a sample of students' interest, mental ability, aptitudes, academic achievement, personality and adjustment. Tests results are interpreted to students for purposes of greater self-awareness, self-understanding and career planning.
The progress of the underachievers and students with failing grades are followed up in terms of their low academic performance and poor study skills. Achievers or scholars are also followed up in terms of their academic progress and personal adjustment. This service hopes to help underachievers cope with strong pressures, temporary disappointments or frustrations. Serious cases of mental and physical problems are referred to the family.
Seminars, workshops, lectures, training programs that will help students, faculty and administration are programmed. These services are designed for students with or without problem so that they can gain greater understanding of themselves and the world around them. Such will result in greater self-improvement and self-realization.
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