Vocational Guidance
 

Introduction | Concept of Guidance | General Objectives of Vocational Guidance

 

Introduction:

Vocational guidance is one of the basic pillars in the life of contemporary societies as this process continues throughout the individual life, starting as he joins kindergarten and continues throughout his shift to the stages of general education, graduation in higher education stages, embarking on practical life till his pension.

Guidance process has an important and constructive impact on the individual life as it helps him achieve harmony between the various factors of his personality, tendencies and preparedness and the reality of life. This helps him develop and grow in various psychological, social and economic aspects and consequently assist in achieving prosperity and progress of the society in which he lives.

The Concept of Guidance

It is a process to guide the individual to the various paths through which he is able to discover and utilize his potentials and capabilities, tendencies and desires to lead a pleasant life and contributes to the happiness of his society.

General Objectives of Guidance:

1- To guide trainees in various psychological, moral, social, educational and occupational aspects in order to become active members in the nation building process.
2- To discuss the personal, social or educational problems encountered by the trainees during their study and work towards finding appropriate solutions which enable them to progress in their study.
3- To work towards discovering the skills, capabilities and tendencies of distinct or ordinary trainees and help them invest their skills.
4- To encourage trainees to learn and give them an insight into the training unit system and help them utilize available programmes.
5- To help trainees select the specialization and occupation which meet the society requirements.
6- To guide trainees in cooperation with the students tutor and solve their problems and participate in various councils and committees.