This site is a class blog space for new Career and Technical Specializations and Heathcare Science teachers enrolled in the New Teacher Institute (NTI) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Perceived Roles
What do I believe is the role of a GC in High School? I see a part of what they do and they are "mega-mulit-taskers". I believe their role is to guide students on what classes to take, guide them on life after high school and handle minor social services issues. However I see them do much more than that. Student scheduling issues, parent- student issues, student-student issues, environmental issues and home issues. They roll with the changes and look pretty overloaded most of the time.
I agree with you one this one. Many times people see the "outside" but not what goes on "Behind-The-Scenes". Guidance Counselors as well as teachers in general have a lot going on that they have to deal with and manage. I am seeing this "firsthand" as I go through my "Student Teacher Practicum" at McEachern HS. Observing my "Mentor Teacher" and the work that has to be completed on a daily and weekly basis, has given me a whole new respect for Teachers and yes, Counselors!
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