Principles of Guidance

 

Introduction

          Principles are a fundamental truth or proposition that works as a basis for a system of belief or behaviour or a series of logic. Actually, the principles set out a philosophical outline of a subject within which the programs related to that subject are organized that results in development of subject related activities (scribd.com).

 

Principles of Guidance

            Hollis and Hollis suggested that guidance program is based on eight principles.

1.         The dignity of the individual is supreme.

2.         Individuals differ.

3.         The primary concern of guidance is the individual in his social setting.

4.         The attitudes and personal perceptions of the individual are the bases on which he acts.

5.         Individual generally acts to enhance his perceived self.

6.         The individual has the innate ability to learn and can be helped to make choice that will lead to self-direction consistent with social improvement.

7.         The individual needs a continuous guidance process from early childhood through adulthood.

8.         Each individual may at times need the information and personal assistance best given by competent professional person.

 

References:

1.         Rao, S. N. (2004). Counselling and Guidance. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill.

2.         https://www.scribd.com/doc/24154671/Basic-Principles-on-Guidance-and-Counseling.

 

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