Abstract:

The aim of this research is to determine the current status of school guidance services according to the opinions of teachers working in public institutions. Qualitative research method was used in the research. The study group of the research consists of 32 guide teachers working in Istanbul in the 2018-2019 academic year. The data of the study were collected through face-to-face interviews with the help of 5 open-ended questions and evaluated by content analysis. Teachers' opinions on the state of school guidance services were analyzed under 9 themes. According to the results of the research, school guidance services provide important contributions to the solution of problems by providing the personal, social and psychological development of students. School guidance services contribute positively to reducing the workload of school administrators, solving the problems faced by teachers with students, educating parents and strengthening their relations with students, and raising public awareness. According to the result of the research, factors affecting school guidance services are listed as teachers, parents, administrators, environment, students, social perception, legal regulations, awareness of guidance and working conditions. According to the results of the research, legal regulations should be made, school counselors should work effectively, parents, teachers and school administrators should be informed and school guidance services should be made widespread in order to carry out school guidance services more effectively.

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