Continuing Education – A Need among Licensed Guidance Counselors Supported by Educational Management

 

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Author: Valenciano Canet, Grettel
Format: artículo original
Status:Versión publicada
Publication Date:2014
Description:This article summarizes the results of a descriptive, quantitative study which addrees continuing education needs of persons who have graduated from the University of Costa Rica Education program with a major in guidance counseling in the last five years, and who are currently employed in the field. The study’s relevance lies in its assertion that the professional development expected by society from guidance counselors can be achieved through continuing education. Employment requirements in the field are discussed, as are the social issues addressed by guidance counselors, and the professional development requirements they must fulfill. The study identifies basic themes and topics of interest for graduates in this field. In addition it considered the support that can be provided by the education manager.
Country:Portal de Revistas UCR
Institution:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
Language:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.ucr.ac.cr:article/15143
Online Access:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/gestedu/article/view/15143
Keyword:Continuing education
guidance counseling employment requirements
professional development
professional self-affirmation
educational manager
Formación continua
exigencias del empleo en Orientación
desarrollo profesional
autoafirmación profesional
gestión educativa