The problems of senior pupils of primary schools are of
a twofold nature. Firstly, these pupils experience
problems of a personality-educational nature and to
a lesser extent, in the choice of a vocation, -- as a
result of the particular phase of life in which they
find themselves. Secondly, these pupils experience
problems as result of the important decisions which
they must make with regard to the various study directions
offered in secondary education.
In this investigation an attempt has been made through
the study of various literature (as well as on grounds
of practical experience) to contribute towards finding
a solution to the problems which pupils experience
under the present system of school guidance.
This has been achieved by making a study of education,
guidance, the phase of development of the senior primary
school pupil and of the system of differentiation
in education. Attention has also been drawn to the
present circumstances applicable to the counselling of
senior primary school pupils. Finally, guidelines are
presented and suggestions made in connection with an
effective system of guidance at school.
A study of education and guidance has shown that guidance
cannot serve as a replacement for education.
Rather, it serves as an extension of the total programme
in education.
The senior pupils of primary schools reveal physical,
motoric, emotional, social-cognitive and religious
characteristics, as well as factors in regard to interest
and aptitude which can only be comprehended after
a thorough study has been made of these pupils and the
development phase in which they exist at a particular
time.
A study of the practice of school guidance in primary
schools has revealed that prior to 1970 no organised
system of guidance, in any of the provinces, was in
existence. At present the various education authorities
do realise the need for an organised system of
guidance at schools, however, there is a lack of agreement
amongst the authorities as to the composition of
such a system. Guidelines are laid down and suggestions
made in connection with an effective system of
guidance for the senior pupils in primary schools.
Aspects which have received attention are the responsibility
of staff, the allocation of time for guidance, a
proposed programme for a school guidance service as well
as how pupils can be assisted towards making meaningful
choices with regard to the different study directions
offered in secondary education.
Certain recommendations arising from this study, are
put forward at the conclusion. / Thesis (MEd)--PU vir CHO, 1981
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nwu/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/9389 |
| Date | January 1981 |
| Creators | Nel, Jacobus du Preez |
| Publisher | Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | other |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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