Theory, Practice and Techniques in Educational and Counselling Psycholog

Guidance and counseling is a very important program in schools. It is the process by which students are given advice on how to deal with emotional conflicts and personal problems both in school and how to incorporate the same in their daily life. Guidance and counselling are important for children, and schools have a huge role in bringing out the best in children. Good conduct is coveted, but sometimes young minds need guidance to polish their personality. Through counselling, children are given advice on how to manage and deal with emotional conflict and personal problems. Proper counselling will help incorporate valuable lessons in their daily life. The study of educational psychology involves both theory and practice. Focusing upon applying the principles of psychology and research to the practice of teaching, the ultimate goal is the understanding and improvement of instruction. Prospective teachers and other professionals in training who will interact with students need to understand how students learn and how that learning varies and is affected by each student’s context, culture, and development. This book focuses on the effective application of psychological concepts and principles in the learning and instructional processes; the development of teaching methods, knowledge and skills; and perspectives which enhance learning environments. It’s important to prepare them for life after school and what to expect in the different fields they might opt for.

The text entitled with “Theory, Practice and Techniques in Educational and Counselling Psychology” attempts to introduce these vital disciplines in teacher education curriculum and it is aimed at making the teaching and learning of the disciplines more effective and result oriented. It examines the counselling provision in schools in the context of the development of counselling theory and therapy worldwide.

This text:

• Delivers the most comprehensive overview of Counselling psychology.
• Highlights the practices in counselling psychology’s traditional areas as well as in new and emerging areas.
• Gives solutions on how to deal with psychological problems which might affect their studies. Through this, the students are able to develop problem solving skills which to an extent help them deal with particular issues surrounding their lives.
• Advise students how to cope with different situations facing them in their school life. For instance, on how to relate with their peers.
• Helps to shape a student’s behavior and instill discipline in students. Students who are guided and counselled in a right way tend to know what to do and how to do such things.
• Helps students learning how to live in harmony with others in the school community.