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Dinesh Kumar, Lovely Professional University Unit 2: Guidance: Goals and Principles

Unit 2: Guidance: Goals and Principles Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
2.1 Philosophy of Guidance
2.2 Structure of Guidance
2.3 Purpose of Guidance
2.4 Goals of Guidance
2.5 Principles of Guidance
2.6 Summary
2.7 Keywords

2.8 Review Questions
2.9 Further Readings

Objectives

After reading this unit students will be able to:
• Discuss the philosophy of guidance.
• Explain the structure of guidance.
• Discuss purpose of guidance.
• Describe goals of guidance.
• Explain principles of guidance.

Introduction

The fundamental concept of the philosophy of guidance is the discovery of individual differences.
Not only the individuals differ, they differ significantly and in a variety of manner. No two individuals
are alike. They differ as to their genetic potential, their inborn physical, mental and intellectual
endowments, in their hereditary potential, in achievement capability, interests, aptitudes, desires,
needs and aspirations. There are differences in growth rate, in socio-economic background, in the
interaction of heredity and environment, in their reaction to personal, social and psychological
needs. Hence Guidance should provide for all kinds of individuals, besides, there are differences
between groups and sexes in matter of interests, ability, attitutdes and approach. The philosophy of
Guidance recognises the import and role of these differences when preparing a guidance schedule/
programme. We will discuss broadly goals and principles of Guidance.

2.1 Philosophy of Guidance

There are some points about the philosophy of guidance .
• All people from time to time need assistance in determining alternatives, making decisions,
and developing a course of action.

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