Hong Kong school guidance and counselling service: Development and approach

Mei Po Mabel SHEK

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Abstract

This chapter aims at giving teachers a comprehensive view of the origin of guidance, the development of school guidance in Hong Kong and the impact of social changes on the implementation of school guidance. In this chapter, two major policies concerning school guidance in Hong Kong will be introduced: (1) Whole-school Approach to Guidance, and (2) Comprehensive Student Guidance Service. The rationale, objectives, principles and strategies of the implementation of these policies will be explained with a view to reflecting on how to work with the present approach of school guidance service, help students develop the abilities required in everyday life and meet the challenges they encounter in their personal growth and development. Copyright © 2013 Hong Kong University Press.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSchool guidance and counselling: Trends and practices
EditorsPattie Y. Y. LUK-FONG, Yuk Ching LEE-MAN
Place of PublicationHong Kong
PublisherHong Kong University Press
Pages55-75
ISBN (Print)9789888083411, 9789888268313
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Citation

Shek, M. M. P. (2013). Hong Kong school guidance and counselling service: Development and approach. In P. Y. Y. Luk-Fong, & Y. C. Lee-Man (Eds.), School guidance and counselling: Trends and practices (pp. 55-75). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.

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