2.2 The concept of effectiveness 2.2.1 Definition The online business directory, clearly demarcating the difference between effectiveness and efficiency, defines the former as “the degree to which objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved. In contrast to efficiency, effectiveness is determined without reference to costs and, whereas efficiency means "doing the thing right," effectiveness means "doing the right thing.” In a similar vein, the oxford online dictionary, adding some elements of success and desirability of end results, defines effectiveness as “the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result; success.” By interposing the above two definitions and by applying the notions …show more content…
Various components influencing effectiveness of counselling emerged, namely, policy and mission statements, planning services, needs assessment services; responsive services, peer counselling and services evaluation. It is to be noted that these components are similar to those in countries like Malawi, Botswana, Zambia, Canada, America, South Africa, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Uganda Scotland, China and …show more content…
Planning for school counselling offers an important framework for delivery of the services. ‘Successful planning in SGC services ensures a structured response to students’ personal, social, educational and career guidance needs.’ (Chireshe, 2006). The layout of planning includes items such as individual counselling, orientation programmes, sessions with students, guidance and counselling sessions, meetings with parents, administration and other stakeholders. School counselling planning, is carried out at the beginning of the year. This can be observed in American schools as well as schools in Ireland (Reynolds & Cheek 2002; NCGE 2003). Lairio & Nissila (2002) argued that planning enables to identify the audience of the services, method to be used, goals of the services, implementation of the programme, the responsibilities of each and every stakeholders involved and finally how to evaluate the
Planning refers to the efforts put in place to achieve goals that add up to the future (Pfeffer & Sutton, 2006). It is about what is happening today to achieve results and therefore refers to the strengthening of what works while taking informed risks of setting targets. CAMBA’s Park Slope Women MICA Shelter uses performance appraisal tools by way of feedback and making necessary adjustments. They also eliminate programs that do not work. Leaders in non-profit institutions ought to recognize the role of dissident voices by creating environments that fosters innovation through constructive criticism (Nadler, 2004).
Lack of counseling is one of the biggest issues that is considered why many students more importantly the first-generation take a step behind from attending college. “Students need strong counseling to identify the best possible options” (Hrabowski 261). Counselors are not the only ones to advice students but their parents also. Without counseling, students will tend to struggle more throughout college. This is why both in school campus and home should be accessible for the student to feel free to ask any doubt.
It happened five years ago as I sat in a crowded library study room with my fellow classmates at the University of Sheboygan in Sheboygan, WI. We were studying for our final exams for one of the toughest classes we had ever taken. What is this class you might be asking yourself? The class I am referring to is an Introduction to Psychology. After weeks of hard work and dedication I passed this challenging class with an A. This was one of my proudest achievements.
A personal philosophy of counselling Introduction My personal odyssey into the realm of counselling has been quite the reluctant adventure. The perilous journey from childhood to adulthood was difficult to navigate given the cognitive map that had been handed down. My father was a functioning alcoholic who was both physically and verbally abusive. My mother was a martyr prone to mood swings and suicidal thoughts.
School counselors provide information and support to students of all ages. They also help students make great choices
However, even if this were an effective way to serve her student, the fact that group counseling has been eliminated as an option still hinders the school counseling program’s effectiveness. When confronting the administration about reinstating group counseling, she risks her job and relationship with other school professionals. This course of action requires tact, data, and facts. By bolstering her student’s self-efficacy to help her disclose her identity to her parents, Mrs. Moon risks her student’s emotional wellbeing if her parents do not accept her. By defying the order of the school and providing group counseling unofficially, she severely risks her job and her reputation as a school
Introduction With a recent increase in presidential power and a new presidential cabinet, concerns have began to arise regarding state rights and independence. One of these concerns is school choice in the form of school vouchers. The use of school vouchers has been a state decision, and Texas has always been a school voucher free state. Not only the national government favors private-school voucher legislation (with Betsy DeVos as the new United States Secretary of Education); so does Texas. Texas’ Lieutenant Governor, Dan Patrick, urges the private-school voucher bill (SB 3) to pass the Texas House (as it has already passed the Senate).
An organization achieves performance by the leadership outlining the goals and expectations of each employee and
1. The mission of the school counseling program is to assist all student achieve to the best of his or her ability personally/socially, academically, and vocationally through comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program(s) to be productive citizens, community members, and lifelong learners. This is a collaborative and multi-tiered support approach involving students, parents, faculty and staff, and community learners as stakeholders in the success of our students. 2.
But in counselling our worldview is define by how we think about everyday matters, cause of behaviour that trigger emotional distress and problems. (Meleod, 2007) state that to be a “good” counsellor we must know our self-awareness, belief values and what our personal feeling and thoughts are, and how it can help us engage with clients in the counselling practice. While Egan state that it important for counsellor to believe in the counselling process and formed a good therapeutic relationship that allow clients to trust them and feel accepted without being judge regardless of their problem or cultures. (Egan.
Research is vital in the field of counseling because it provides with proper data on the impact and effectiveness of counseling. Duffy and Chenail (2008) indicated, that quantitative research has helped counselor in the filed because it provides with values and dominated research can prove that treatment can be effective. Therefore, there has been studies prove
The more I don’t know, the more I know. The more I realize I don’t understand, the more I discover my desire to know more about psychology. My interest in educational psychology was triggered by my first experience in changing schools.
Human beings are unique. Therefore, client-counsellor relationship is unique for each person. To ensure effectiveness of counselling,
The counsellor plans an intervention for the client as well as personalises the problem and goal. The client will be able to understand the path that he wants or needs to from the process of self-exploration. The counsellor summarised the issues and situation faced by the client and when the counsellor is assured that the client agrees with the summary given, appropriate goals and plans will be formulated for the intervention. To monitor the client’s progress of achieving his goals, specified goals which are set by the client are devised. The counsellor guides the client in making his goals specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and has a time frame for him to achieve the
The benefits of planning for the teacher However, the teacher benefits of planning must also be considered. This means an effective class and raised teaching standard which in-turn improves the overall motivation of the teacher. This results in a positive influence on the productivity of the teacher as well as have positive influence on the overall satisfaction of the teacher. To understand the importance of planning from an intrinsic viewpoint, it is important to consider the real advantages, which could be driving an increased teacher enthusiasm.