Experiences of Designated Teacher as Guidance and Counselor in Secondary School of Maguindanao I Division
Norulhadji Maidu | Arbaya Boquia | Haron Mohamad | Datu Raffy Ralph Sinsuat | Norhana Maguid | Sarah Omar | Baby Guiaselon | Jose Marie Tuvieron | Haffsa Sandialan | Sandialan Esmael | Hanadie Maidu-Kalipa | Zahabudin Maidu | Johari Guiamal
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
This study intended to gain a better understanding of the phenomena and its influence on those who
experienced it. The focal insights rose from the following: What are the experiences, challenges and
aspiration of the Designated Teacher as Guidance Counselor in administering Guidance and
Counseling Services. The study revealed that valuable experiences and problem mediator were
expressed by the counsellors in rendering their services to their respective schools in Maguindanao-I
Division. Valuable experiences involve offer advice that significantly impact students' lives by
altering their view on school, family, and the future, a source of personal development and career
advocates. The problem mediator on the other hand involves assistance in problem resolution There
were numerous issues reported to the guidance office. These issues were both academic and personal
in nature. According to the theme, these issues were crucial to tackle because they had no idea what
pupils or teachers would do at any given time. For the challenges/ problems encountered by the
teacher designated as a guidance counselor, there were four challenges emerged such as Proper
Alignment of Expertise, Proper Guidance office and Facilities, Multitasking and Resistant/Reluctant
Client. These challenges may hinder the success of the services by the program that is vital in every
school system. Lastly, regarding the teacher's aspirations designated as a guidance counselor. The
study revealed that school should hire licensed guidance counselors; attend and provide training and
seminars on guidance counseling; allocate a budget for a guidance office; have a proper guidance
office, and fulfill their duties as designated guidance counselors.
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