School counselors are moving away from models based on psychotherapy to teaching models based on the development of normal individuals in educational settings. They are engaging more and more in instructional activities. The area of career development provides an illustration of the types of skills and values which counsellors "teach".…

Consultee-centered consultation with elementary school principals about staff meetings was shown to have a significant impact on changing teacher behaviour at staff meetings towards more effective group inter-action. This study provides experimental evidence of the value of consultation processes in the schools and outlines the techniques used by…

Presents the argument that counseling is an instructional process and examines the implications of this position for counseling practice, counseling effectiveness research, and counselor training. An instructional counseling model for counselor training is described. (Author/RC)

In nine articles discusses various points of view, trends and research reports on counselor training. Reports competency preferences of a national sample of counseling professionals and students. Issues analyzed include counselor characteristics and identity, role standards, training modes, practicum and supervision. Reviews a number of unresolved…

Reviews the historical development of the Canadian Guidance and Counselling Association guidelines for counselor education programs. Identifies definitions and working principals which guidelines are based on. Discusses importance and advantages of guidelines and unaddressed issues such as certification and training outside university departments.…

Examines the science teacher's responsibility in assisting students to understand science and technology and its career implications, and proposes that the counselor provide career education consultation to the science teacher. Includes practical ideas for integrating career education into the science classroom. (Author/WAS)