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The future face of school guidance and counselling: what will it look like in 25 years?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 February 2012

Paul C. Burnett
Paul C. Burnett*
Affiliation:
Centre for Cognitive Processes in Learning, Queensland University of Technology
*
Dr Paul Burnett, Centre for Cognitive Processes in Learning, School of Learning and Development, Qut, Kelvin Grove Old 4059
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Abstract

A total of 130 guidance counsellors and primary school principals completed a quantitative and qualitative survey which focused on perceptions of what school guidance and counselling would be like in 25 years. There were a few differences noted between the guidance counsellors' and the principals' responses but in general similar beliefs were held by all who participated. All respondents were bullish about the employment outlook for the future, with primary principals the most optimistic. There were a number of similarities between the quantitative and qualitative findings and these are outlined. These included noting the increased importance of technology, counselling, consultation, and professional development.

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Professional Issues
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Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools , Volume 7 , November 1997 , pp. 23 - 34
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1997

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