Paper 1 · Teaching Aptitude
UGC NET December 2021 June 2022 (11.07.2022) Shift-I
What are the main qualities for a teacher to provide counselling to a student having some mental health issue?
- 1. Credibility and genuineness
- 2. Being judgemental
- 3. Confidentiality
- 4. Lack of empathy
A1 and 3 only ✓ Correct
B1 and 4 only
C2 and 4 only
D1, 2 and 3 only
Correct answer: (A) 1 and 3 only — Effective counselling rests on credibility and genuineness and on confidentiality, so the answer is 1 and 3.
Explanation
★Effective counselling rests on credibility and genuineness and on confidentiality, so the answer is 1 and 3.
★Credibility and genuineness build trust so the student feels the teacher is sincere and dependable.
★Confidentiality assures the student that disclosures will be protected, which is essential for open sharing.
★Being judgemental is harmful because evaluation and blame make a distressed student withdraw.
★Lack of empathy defeats counselling, since understanding the student feelings is the heart of the process.
★A counsellor also needs active listening, patience, and unconditional positive regard.
★Guidance and counselling in education aim to support the whole development of the learner, not just academics.
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