MARITES A. BALOT

Faculty, Philippine Normal University-North Luzon

PRINCIPLES OF GUIDANCE

1. Guidance is a continuous process.

2. Guidance activities are specifically planned and developed to ensure program effectiveness.

3. Guidance should not be limited to few.

4. Guidance is fundamentally the responsibility of the parents in the home and of teachers in school.

5. Guidance is education but not all education is guidance.

6. Guidance is a learning process.

7. Guidance is helping the client understand himself.

8. Guidance is based on the true concept of the client.

9. The guidance program should be flexible in terms of individual and community needs or else it will lose its value.

10. The function of guidance is to help a person formulate goals of behavior which can be achieved.

11. The responsibility for the administration of the guidance program should be centered on a qualified, trained head.

12. Continuous or periodic appraisals should be made.

13. Guidance is based upon individual needs i.e. freedom, respect, dignity.

14. Each individual is different from every other individual. Each individual is the combination of characteristics which provides uniqueness to each person. Similarly human beings have an immense potential. The dignity of the individual is supreme.

GUIDANCE IS PREMISED ON THE FOLLOWING:1. Every individual has needs that must be

attended to.2. Guidance should be extended to all.3. Every individual is unique and possesses

worth and dignity.4. Human beings can develop their own

insights.5. All individuals have the right and capability

to make decisions and plans.

REFERENCES

Aquino, G. & Alviar, C. (1980). Principles of guidance and counseling. Manila: National Book Store, Inc.

Gysbers, N.C. & Drier, H. (2011). “The importance of state guidance leadership for the 21st century: Recommendations for improvement”. National Consortium of State Guidance Leadership.

Kapunan, R. R. (1980). Fundamentals of guidance and counseling. Manila:Rex Book Store, Inc.

Villar, I. V.G. (2009). Implementing a comprehensive guidance and counseling program in the Philippines. Makati City: Aligned Transformations Publication.