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Roles and Functions of Counselors: Introduction: (GET STARTED)

This document discusses the roles and functions of counselors. It introduces the module by noting the important role of guidance counselors according to the Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004. The learning objectives are to explain the roles and functions of counselors, deepen knowledge of these roles through an activity, and reflect on the value of counselors. Key terms are defined, including that a guidance counselor is a registered professional who performs guidance and counseling functions for compensation, and that roles refer to the specific positions counselors have while functions refer to their job descriptions and responsibilities.

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Roles and Functions of Counselors: Introduction: (GET STARTED)

This document discusses the roles and functions of counselors. It introduces the module by noting the important role of guidance counselors according to the Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004. The learning objectives are to explain the roles and functions of counselors, deepen knowledge of these roles through an activity, and reflect on the value of counselors. Key terms are defined, including that a guidance counselor is a registered professional who performs guidance and counseling functions for compensation, and that roles refer to the specific positions counselors have while functions refer to their job descriptions and responsibilities.

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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, of
the 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 through
a 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 and
by 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.

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