The Role of Guidance and Counselling in Schools: A Literature Review

The purpose of education is not only to impart knowledge but also to develop the whole person. Students need more than academic excellence to succeed in life; they also require social, emotional, and behavioral skills. Guidance and counselling services in schools play a vital role in ensuring that students receive a holistic education that prepares them for the challenges of life. This paper examines the role of guidance and counselling in effective teaching and learning in schools. The objectives of this paper are to: 1- Investigating the various domains in which school guidance counselors operate. 2- Analyzing the aims of guidance and counselling in schools. 3- Exploring the role of guidance and counseling in enhancing students’ academic and personal growth. 4- Evaluating effective teaching and learning practices from a guidance and counseling perspective. 5- Examining the advantages of the school counseling program for students. This paper is a literature review that examines previous studies on the role of guidance and counselling services in schools. The review involved searching various databases, including Google Scholar, JSTOR, and ResearchGate. The keywords used in the search were “guidance and counselling,” “career,” “teaching and learning,” “schools,” and “academic performance.” The study found that guidance and counselling services in schools help to identify and address the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students, thus improving their academic performance. Counselling services also help students to develop personal and social skills that are essential for their success in school and beyond. The integration of guidance and counselling services in schools can help to create a conducive learning environment, promote student well-being and enhance academic achievement. Guidance and counselling services are crucial in ensuring that schools provide a holistic education that goes beyond academic excellence. The integration of guidance and counselling services in schools can help to create a conducive learning environment, promote student well-being and enhance academic achievement. Teachers and counsellors need to work together to ensure that students receive the support they need to succeed in school and beyond.