The Complexity of Implementing a Guidance Counsellor Education Programme

2009

The Guidance Counsellor has a significant role to play in Irish secondary schools as they provide for the personal, social, educational and vocational development of the young people. At the National Guidance Forum (2007) the ‘Guidance for Life’ report was launched. In this report it suggests areas to improve in Guidance Services. One such suggestion it lists is to, Ensure that people working in guidance are well-trained and supported, with proper quality assurance procedures in place. (2007, p.34) In order the observe such a suggestion an exploration into the efficacy of the University of Limerick graduate diploma in Guidance and Counselling in providing quality graduates to practice as gu…