For this assignment, I am only asking you to view the slides dealing with older, secondary students. If I remember correctly, all of you said you wanted to work with older students. These slides are about struggling readers in high school (and maybe a little middle school mixed in). They include many good pieces of information and all of it is research based. This slide show was made for teachers, therefore, I am going to ask you to respond to the following questions as a guidance counselor in a high school (or if you want, middle school).
The scenario is this: As a school counselor you have to support students. Your principal has assigned you a group of 6 students who are really struggling in their subjects. They are not necessarily
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As a counselor and more importantly a school counselors we must ensure that no harm is done to the students. This is a very difficult time in the student’s lives and any added stress wither it is academically or personally may cause harm. If the students are placed in a remedial class it is the counselors duty to make sure they don’t feel like an outcast and have the proper outlets to express their feelings.
2.) What benefits can this have for the student? Be
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I would support the teachers by having sessions with the student’s see how they feels and to encourage them to explore their feelings. I would offer more chances for the students meet with me if they were feeling bullied or discouraged. I would help the teachers by offering them assistance with their tutoring sessions. I would seek out more classroom support and resources from the principal and from grants.
5.) What would be included in your plans for your first session(s) with the 6 students (all boys)?
I would have a regular conversation with the students. See what their likes and dislikes are. Make them feel confortable and to encourage them speak up on every issues they have. Next I would see what they feel they need help on. What areas they could improve on and what they want to fix. I think we need to keep the students involved in every part of the learning process. Encourage parental involvement and keep the students engaged in school activities.
6.) How would you handle the students who really don't want to be in your office and don't see how you could be of any