The Effect of Guidance and Counseling Programs on the Learning Processes of Visually Impaired High School Students

Guidance and counseling programs aim to lead and guide students by assisting them to achieve developmental tasks. This study investigated the role and effect of a guidance and counseling program on the learning processes of visually impaired students in an inclusive educational setting. The study al...

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Published in:International journal of special education 2017-01, Vol.32 (4), p.877
Main Authors: Yuwono, Imam, Kamil, Mustofa, Rahardja, Djadja, Abdu, Wamaungo Juma
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic guidance counseling
Counseling Services
Effects
Foreign Countries
Guidance Programs
High School Students
Inclusion
Learning Processes
Mixed Methods Research
Program Effectiveness
School Counseling
School Guidance
Secondary school students
Special education
Students with disabilities
Visual Impairments
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Summary:Guidance and counseling programs aim to lead and guide students by assisting them to achieve developmental tasks. This study investigated the role and effect of a guidance and counseling program on the learning processes of visually impaired students in an inclusive educational setting. The study also investigated the implementation of the principles and services of the program for such students. The respondents were visually impaired students and their teachers and counselors. The study was conducted at several senior high schools providing inclusive education in Bandung and the surrounding areas. In line with the characteristics of the investigated challenges, this study used both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The results of this study showed various problems in the learning processes of visually impaired students. To solve these problems, both teachers and counselors provided guidance and counseling to help students in their learning process. The programs also encouraged students to enter university by helping them develop self-confidence.
ISSN:0827-3383
1917-7844