About the Book

Educational and Vocational Guidance

Educational guidance is concerned with the assistance given to students in their choice and adjustment in relation to school, curriculum courses and school life. Vocational guidance is a process of assisting the individual to choose an occupation, prepare them to or enter upon and progress in it. In the modern world where so many vocations have developed and the fund of knowledge and experience has expanded so much, it is highly necessary that the students are offered educational and vocational guidance over a specific period of education. The Educational and Vocational Guidance Practitioner (EVGP) credential grew out of these competencies as a means for individuals to document their education and experience in educational and vocational guidance. To obtain the EVGP, practitioners need to demonstrate competence in all of the Core Competencies and at least one area of Specialized Competencies. The EVGP Certificate clearly indicates that the person named has achieved satisfactory mastery of the Core Competencies and lists all of the areas of Specialized Competencies that a person has obtained. Educational and vocational guidance and counselling contributes to equality of opportunity. High quality educational and vocational counselling not only aids the personal development and career opportunities of every individual, but also contributes to wider social, economic and sustainable development as a whole. The book has been specially prepared or the benefit of both teachers and counselors and also all those who are concerned with the reorientation of education for the larger benefit of the youth. CONTENTS : (1)The Place of Vocational Aims in Education (2)Meaning and Principles of Guidance (3)Importance of Educational Guidance (4)Nature and Scope of Vocational Guidance (5)School Guidance Services (6)Approaches to Career Guidance (7)Career Counselling.