Faculty Publications
Document Type
Conference
Keywords
Childhood Attitudes; Childhood Needs; Counseling Services; Counselor Role
Abstract
The elementary school counselor; a newly-emerged member of the pupil personnel term; is a specialist whose skills are directed toward helping children develop in a healthy; normal way. His skills should allow him to understand the concerns children have; the meanings and goals of their behavior; and the psychological systems which affect their lives. His training should aid him in communicating his acceptance and his interest in each child. Academic preparation should include specialized courses in counseling and in psychology. Research supports the counseling function as one of the primary duties of the elementary school counselor. Although the bulk of his time is spent working with children; consulting with teachers; parents; and administrators is also an integral part of the counselor's functions. He works primarily with children who have normal concerns which may affect their academic; social; or personal development; rather than with children in crisis situations. (KP)
Department
Department of Education and Psychology
Original Publication Date
1968
Object Description
1 PDF file (7 pages)
Repository
UNI ScholarWorks, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Copyright
©1968 Robert Mendelson
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Mendelson, Robert, "The Elementary School Counselor: A Man of Action" (1968). Faculty Publications. 5664.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/5664
Comments
ERIC Document - ED024963 found in the ERIC Database