BICOL COLLEGE INC.

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

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Daraga, Albay, Philippines 4501

SELF LEARNING MODULE

IN
DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE
APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES

Quarter 1 Module 4:
Roles and Functions of Counselors
 Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences – Grade 12
Quarter 1 – Week 2 - Module 4: Roles and Functions of Counselors

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 Module 4
Roles and Functions of Counselors

Introduction: (GET STARTED)

The Republic Act 9258 or the Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004 recognizes the
important role of guidance counselors in nation-building as it is embodied in Sec. 3, ofthe same
Act. There are also authors like Gibson and Mitchell (2003) who enumerated the roles and
functions of a counselor. Hence, this module introduces you to the work of a counselor and
his/her importance in the school setting.

Learning Objectives: (SET THE DIRECTION)

Generally, at the end of the module, you are expected to explain the roles and functions
of a counselor. In particular, you are most likely to exhibit the following competencies:

1. identify the roles and functions of a counselor;

2. deepen personal knowledge about the roles of counselor in school setting througha
contextualized activity; and
3. reflect on the value of a counselor.

Vocabulary List: (DISCOVER CONCEPTS)

To give you a solid understanding of specific concepts along with roles and functions
of a counselor, here are some important terms you should bear in mind before proceeding
with the mental stretching activity in this module:

Guidance counselor is a natural person who has been registered and issued a valid
Certificate of Registration and a valid Professional Identification Card by the
Professional Regulatory Board of Guidance and Counseling and the
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in accordance with this Act andby
virtue of specialized training performs for a fee, salary or other forms of
compensation, the functions of guidance and counseling under Section 3
(a) of this Act.

Roles and Functions refer to a specific character or position counselors play in the
exercise of the profession while functions refer to the job description or
responsibilities and obligations associated with the roles of counselors.
 Pre-test: (TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE)

Directions: Read the words or group of word inside the box which describes the roles and
functions of counselors. Then, put a check (/) on the box provided if you agree withit.

Kind & A disciplinarian A coach

Approachable

Gives advice to Provides counseling

students in need of to students
help

Information are held Assists students in Licensed and

Confidential career planning professional

Learning Activities: (LECTURETTE)

ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF COUNSELORS

Gibson and Mitchell (2003) defined counselor functions as guidance activities, and
comprised a list of ten activities that serve as a guideline for the overall function of guidance
counselors

1. Individual assessment Seeks to identify the characteristics and potential of

every client;
promotes the client’s self-understanding and assisting
counselors to understand the client better
2. Individual counseling Considers as the core activity through which other
activities become meaningful. It is a client–centered
process that demand confidentiality. Relationship is
established between counselor and client.
3. Group counseling and Groups are means of providing organized and planned
guidance assistance to individuals for an array of needs.
Counselor provides assistance through group
counseling and group guidance
4. Career assistance Counselors are called on to provide career planning
and adjustment assistance to clients.
5. Placement and follow-up A service of school counseling programs with emphasis
one educational placements in course and programs

6. Referral It is the practice of helping the clients find needed expert

assistance that the referring counselor cannot provide

7. Consultation It is the process of helping a client through a third party

or helping system improve its service to its clientele
8. Research It is necessary to advance the profession of
counseling; it can provide empirically based data
 relevant to the ultimate goal of implementing effective
counseling
9. Evaluation and Evaluation is a means of assessing the effectivenessof
accountability counselor’s activities. Accountability is an outgrowth
of demand that schools and other tax-supported
institutions be held accountable for their actions
10. Prevention This includes promotion of mental health through
primary prevention using a social – psychological
perspective.

Practice Task 1: Comprehension Check

Directions.

1. Based on the lecturette given, identify the roles and functions of counselors in each
situation.
2. Write the correct answer on the space provided.

1. The counselor keeps and updates a Student’s

Individual Inventory for reference purposes
2. It happens when the counselor’s clients is a friendor
relative or when he/she redirects the client to an
appropriate person or agency
3. The counselor is involved in helping an individual to
find ways to work through and understand their
problems.
4. When the client is not able to understand himself
and the world of work in order to make career,
educational, and life decisions, the counselor can act
as career coach and employ a solution-based
approach
5. Collaboration with others like parents, teachers,
school administrators in the implementation and
strengthening of guidance programs and services
6. The counselor gives an annual evaluation form to
assess the strengths and weakness of his
programs and services
7. The counselor ascertains the changes in
occupational interests of students and assiststhem
in making adjustments.
8. The main focus of counselors is the on the
anticipation and avoidance of conflicts or problems
for those facing stress in the future, e.g. testanxiety

9. Meeting with a group of individuals whom all face

similar concerns
10. Counselors utilizes evidence-based approach to
counseling
Guide Questions:

1. How do you find the activity?

2. Are you now getting a clearer perspective on the roles and functions of counselor?
3. How do you find the roles and functions of counselor?
4. Would you like to be a counselor? Why?

Practice Task 2: LET’S SYNTHESIZE

Directions.

1. Recall the roles and functions of a counselor.

2. If you are the counselor, what role or functions would you combine to come up withan
effective problem-approach.
3. Write 3 answers on the second column.
4. On the third column, be able to explain your answer.

Situations Column 1 Column 2

Health and wellness

Students with personal,

social and career problems

Counselor competence

Guide Questions:

1. Describe how do you feel about the activity?

2. Does the activity help you in visualizing the roles and functions of a counselor?
3. How were you able to get the answers?
 Practice Task 3: MY REALIZATIONS

Directions. Write legibly in 2-3 paragraphs a personal reflection on the importance of

counselors in the school setting. Please consider the rubrics below on how you will be graded.

Criteria 1 3 5
The output does
The output is organized The output is highly
not subscribe to
Organization but not logically organized and
the organization
sequenced logically sequenced
format
The content is The content is very
The content is substantial
Substance neither substantial substantial and
and partly relevant
nor relevant relevant
Observation is
Observation is Observation is inconsistent presented in a clear
Analysis
missing with real life situation and rational
viewpoint
Viewpoints do not No fact presented but All points are
Evidences make any sense viewpoints is strong supported with facts

Guide Questions:

1. What were your considerations in composing your personal reflection?

2. How important is the role of a counselor in school setting?
 Post-test: CHECK YOUR PROGRESS
Directions: Read the statements carefully. Draw a ☺ if the statement is True. Write  if the statement
is False.

1 Teachers are not counselors; but counselors can be teachers.

2 Individual student Inventory is very important of for needs
assessment and problem identification and assessment
3 Referral is done when an expert assistance is needed that the
counselor cannot provide.
4 Test Anxiety is an example of prevention services
5 Counselors are trained professionals whom everyone could seek
help in times of personal and mental health crisis
6 Individual and group counseling are conducted depending on the
need and problem of the client
7 Counselors can make or break a person.
8 Counselors’ evaluation is NOT essential in the establishment ofa
solid guidance programs and services.
9 Job and career placement is one of the functions of a counselor.
10 A counselor is a disciplinarian by nature.

Assignment: LEARNING ADD-ONS

Directions: Cut out from a resource material an article that requires an intervention of a counselor and identify
what roles/functions can be given if you are the counselor.