The Meaning, Definition, and Nature of Guidance in Education
Prepared by:
S.I. Akand
Asst. Prof., Dept. of Education
Meaning of Guidance:
Guidance is a process of rendering any kinds of assistance,
help or to any individual by another individual. It helps
every individual to know himself ,to help himself, to
recognize and use his inner resources, to set goals, to make
plans, to work out his own problems of development.
Guidance helps the person for appropriate adjustment
with the complex situation of his life.
Definition of Guidance: Some of the important
definitions are –
1.
Ruth Strang.
“Guidance is a process of helping
every individual, through his own efforts, to discover
and develop his potentialities for his personal
happiness and social usefulness.”
2.
A.J. Jones.
“Guidance involves personal help given
by a competent person; it is designed to assist a
person in deciding where he wants to go, what he
wants to do, or how he can best accomplish his
purposes; it assists him in solving problems that
arise in his life.
John Brewer.
“Guidance is a process through which an
individual is able to solve his problems and pursue a
path suited to his abilities and aspirations.”
Woodworth.
“Guidance helps an individual to develop
his personality and enables him to serve the society to
the best of his capabilities and talents.”
Kitson.
“Guidance is ‘individualised education’. Each
student is to be helped to develop himself to the
maximum possible degree in all respects.”
Nature of Guidance:
1.
Guidance is education itself.
1.
Guidance is solution for the problems.
3.
Guidance is a continuous process.
4.
Guidance is related with life.
5.
Guidance is self-direction.
6.
Guidance is individual-centred.
7.
Guidance is a qualified and complex and
organised service.
8.
Guidance is based on individual differences.
9.
Preparation for future.
10.
Modification of Behaviour.
Need and importance of Guidance:
(i) Guidance is needed in helping total
development of the pupils:
(ii) Guidance is needed to enable students to
proper choices of their educational career at
different stages:
(iii) Guidance is needed to help students in
choosing, preparing for, entering into a better
career:
(iv) Guidance is needed for the vocational
development of the students:
(v) Guidance is needed to help students for better
school adjustment:
(vi) Guidance is needed to help students for
better home adjustments:
Scope of Guidance:
The scope of guidance is too wide. In the words of Crow and
Crow, “Guidance touches every aspect of an individual’s
personality- physical, mental, emotional and social. basic
potentialities and environmental opportunities.”It is concerned
with all aspects of an individual’s attitudes and behaviour
patterns. It seeks to help the individual to integrate all of his
activities in terms of his basic potentialities and environmental
opportunities.”
The following factors are responsible for the expansion of the
scope of guidance-
1.
Complex nature of personality.
2.
Complexity of Occupation.
3.
Complexity of Training.
4. Areas of guidance.
5. Guidance in Adjustment.
6. Guidance in Values.
7. Guidance in Education.
Guidance is a crucial process that offers assistance and support to individuals in understanding themselves, setting goals, problem-solving, and overall development. Various definitions by experts highlight the importance of guidance in helping individuals make informed decisions and navigate life challenges effectively. The nature of guidance emphasizes its role in education, problem-solving, individualization, continuous support, and preparation for the future. Recognizing the need and importance of guidance is essential for fostering holistic development, career choices, vocational growth, school and home adjustments for students.
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Prepared by: S.I. Akand Asst. Prof., Dept. of Education
Meaning of Guidance: Guidance is a process of rendering any kinds of assistance, help or to any individual by another individual. It helps every individual to know himself ,to help himself, to recognize and use his inner resources, to set goals, to make plans, to work out his own problems of development. Guidance helps the person with thecomplex situation of his life. for appropriate adjustment
Definition of Guidance: definitions are 1. Ruth Strang. Guidance is a process of helping every individual, through his own efforts, to discover and develop his potentialities for his personal happiness and social usefulness. 2. A.J. Jones. Guidance involves personal help given by a competent person; it is designed to assist a person in deciding where he wants to go, what he wants to do, or how he can best accomplish his purposes; it assists him in solving problems that arise in his life. Some of the important
John Brewer. Guidance is a process through which an individual is able to solve his problems and pursue a path suited to his abilities and aspirations. Woodworth. Guidance helps an individual to develop his personality and enables him to serve the society to the best of his capabilities and talents. Kitson. Guidance is individualised education . Each student is to be helped to develop himself to the maximum possible degree in all respects.
Nature of Guidance: 1. Guidance is education itself. 1. Guidance is solution for the problems. 3. Guidance is a continuous process. 4. Guidance is related with life. 5. Guidance is self-direction. 6. Guidance is individual-centred. 7. Guidance is a qualified and complex and organised service. 8. Guidance is based on individual differences. 9. Preparation for future. 10. Modification of Behaviour.
Need and importance of Guidance: (i) Guidance is needed in helping total development of the pupils: (ii) Guidance is needed to enable students to proper choices of their educational career at different stages: (iii) Guidance is needed to help students in choosing, preparing for, entering into a better career: (iv) Guidance is needed for the vocational development of the students: (v) Guidance is needed to help students for better school adjustment: (vi) Guidance is needed to help students for better home adjustments:
Scope of Guidance: The scope of guidance is too wide. In the words of Crow and Crow, Guidance touches every aspect of an individual s personality- physical, mental, emotional and social. basic potentialities and environmental opportunities. It is concerned with all aspects of an individual s attitudes and behaviour patterns. It seeks to help the individual to integrate all of his activities in terms of his basic potentialities and environmental opportunities. The following factors are responsible for the expansion of the scope of guidance- 1. Complex natureof personality. 2. Complexityof Occupation. 3. Complexityof Training. 4. Areasof guidance. 5. Guidance in Adjustment. 6. Guidance inValues. 7. Guidance in Education.
