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This paper presents the key guidance policy andpractice in Hong Kong schools. Initially, guidanceservices were reactive and remedial, aimed mainly atproblem students. Appraisal of the negative effects ofthe individual casework model led to a change to 'awhole school approach' to guidance. The focus ofguidance at the school level changed concomitantlyfrom remediation to prevention. This paper alsodiscusses the future development of the schoolguidance system in Hong Kong, specifically in the areaof developmental guidance. On the conceptual level, aclear distinction between remedial, preventive anddevelopmental guidance is needed. On the level ofpractice, the need is for the development of a wholeschool policy, a developmental guidance curriculum,and a clarification of the connection betweenguidance and discipline.
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Hui, E.K. Guidance as a whole school approach in Hong Kong: From remediation to student development. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling 22, 69–82 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1005494502922
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