A school counselor represents the affective dimension to an otherwise cognitive-oriented school day. When considered, the average school day is filled with primarily academic pursuits. There are differentiated instructional practices, science projects, metacognitions with texts presented in class, assessments, lectures, homework assignments, and more assessments.
Instructional Leader – Affective Education
Children go to school to learn and master various levels of mathematics, science, social studies, and English. Educators and psychologists alike have realized, however, that solely teaching students about these subjects alone is just not enough for them to develop a lifelong appreciation for learning and perform well in school. A significant …show more content…
If the academic pursuits that students engage in during the day are the represented by a pen, then affective education is the paper. In order for a student to perform well, he has to have a sound mind, as well as sound learning environment. There are many ways by which affective education can be led, but a school counselor is in an ideal position to lead in that effort.
Inhibition might discourage a student from participating in extracurricular activities, and building meaningful relationships with their classmates. Some students may turn into bullies, while others may become victimized by their peers via bullying. A school counselor has a strategic advantage in functioning outside of the classroom to promote emotional health and self-awareness. A counselor may do this by developing a program designed to empower a student to define, pursue, and achieve their individual personal and career …show more content…
A school counselor with a sound understanding of the importance of affective education, and vision to build programming to address those needs, can have a profound effect on academic achievement.
Career Readiness
From an academic perspective, college and career readiness means that a high school graduate has a certain skill mastery in the areas of English and mathematics necessary to qualify for and succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing postsecondary coursework. To put it another way, a high school graduate has the English and math knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the postsecondary job training necessary for their chosen career.
To be career-ready, a high school graduate must have studied a rigorous and broad curriculum, grounded in the core academic disciplines. Academic preparation alone however, is not enough to ensure postsecondary readiness. It is clear that there are many other essential parts of readiness for college, careers, and life in the 21st
Instructional Leader – Affective Education
Children go to school to learn and master various levels of mathematics, science, social studies, and English. Educators and psychologists alike have realized, however, that solely teaching students about these subjects alone is just not enough for them to develop a lifelong appreciation for learning and perform well in school. A significant …show more content…
If the academic pursuits that students engage in during the day are the represented by a pen, then affective education is the paper. In order for a student to perform well, he has to have a sound mind, as well as sound learning environment. There are many ways by which affective education can be led, but a school counselor is in an ideal position to lead in that effort.
Inhibition might discourage a student from participating in extracurricular activities, and building meaningful relationships with their classmates. Some students may turn into bullies, while others may become victimized by their peers via bullying. A school counselor has a strategic advantage in functioning outside of the classroom to promote emotional health and self-awareness. A counselor may do this by developing a program designed to empower a student to define, pursue, and achieve their individual personal and career …show more content…
A school counselor with a sound understanding of the importance of affective education, and vision to build programming to address those needs, can have a profound effect on academic achievement.
Career Readiness
From an academic perspective, college and career readiness means that a high school graduate has a certain skill mastery in the areas of English and mathematics necessary to qualify for and succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing postsecondary coursework. To put it another way, a high school graduate has the English and math knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the postsecondary job training necessary for their chosen career.
To be career-ready, a high school graduate must have studied a rigorous and broad curriculum, grounded in the core academic disciplines. Academic preparation alone however, is not enough to ensure postsecondary readiness. It is clear that there are many other essential parts of readiness for college, careers, and life in the 21st