Qualification of counselor

Qualification of counselor A. Personality Traits: According to Walter B. Jones, the counselor should have the following five personality traits; 1. Breadth of interest: The counselor should have interested in various types of people, jobs ad organization. 2. Co-operation: the counselor should cooperate with all the staff in a cheerful manner. 3. Refinement: The counselor should not be over-confident but, on the other hand, he should be modest and humble towards the pupils. 4. Magnetism: The counselor would inspire confidence in others and put others at ease. 5. Considerateness: The counselor should appreciate the difficulties of teachers, exhibit human understanding and possess real love for fellowmen. B. Training & preparation: Myers says that the counselor must have the following traits: 1. Good liberal education including knowledge of humanities such as sociology, psychology, economic, history, geography etc. 2. Knowledge of objectives, curriculum and methods of secondary schools 3. Knowledge of vocational activities 4. Knowledge of methods of imparting occupational information. 5. Knowledge of principles of guidance. 6. Knowledge of psychological tests in guidance services 7. Knowledge of organization of guidance services. C. Academic qualification: A seminar of headmasters held in Delhi recommended the following qualification of counselor; 1. M.A. in psychology or B.A., B.Ed. with guidance or B.A., M.Ed. with guidance. 2. Diploma course in Guidance 3. Counselor must have knowledge about personality problem testing, mental hygiene and counseling techniques. D. Experience: Smith requires the following six types of experiences in counselor: 1. Competence a leader in guidance programme. 2. Competence as a counselor. This includes competence in the following three directions: * Understanding the problems of the child ** Establishing a rapport with the child *** Helping the child to solve the problem 3. Competence in interpreting and using information. 4. Competence in placement and follow-up service. 5. Competence in evaluating the counseling service itself