The role and function of school sociologist in guidance system

Abstract

Guidance services carried out at schools which are social systems and institutions remain incomplete without a sociological point of view. It is essential to have a sociological perspective in order to understand and explain individual and society. One of the scientific disciplines which is the base of guidance and psychological counselling is sociology. School sociologist tries to understand individual (student) by examining all the social environment. This examination involves both the problematic students and others. By determining the risky and disadvantageous students by means of detection, preventive guidance service will be able to provided for the students. The duties and resposibilities of school sociologist should be defined in terms of the following topics: (1) To explore the students’ family and social life. (2) To carry out youth sociology researches. (3) The coordination of free time activities and social and cultural activities (4) Sociometry and socio-drama applications. (5) To explore the school system and manage public relations process. (6) To manage the social service and help process. (7) Vocational guidance. (8) The increase of the rate of school attendance and enrollment. (9) Researching the violence at school and the gang pattern, conflict resolution and mediation. (10) Determining and treatment of the addicted students. (11) Investigating disciplinary problems. Working in cooperation with the guidance and psychological counsellors, school sociologist will provide more effective and functional guidance service for the children, adolescents and youngs.