The School Counselor as an Emerging Professional in the Japanese Educational System

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 420 Claxton Complex, 1126 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37996. Tel: 865-974-9505; Web site: http://cehhs.utk.edu/publications/default.html

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School Counselors; Counselor Role; Social Influences; Cross Cultural Studies; Educational History; Cultural Influences; Educational Change; Educational Environment; Educational Legislation; Parent Influence; Family Influence; Truancy; Dropouts; Bullying; Aggression; Student Behavior; Counseling Techniques

Japan; United States

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; No Child Left Behind Act 2001

0160-5429

The purpose of this article is to discuss the Japanese educational system and how the transformed society influenced the appearance of school counselors in the educational setting. In addition, a comparison of issues that influenced the emergence of these professionals to those in the United States is provided. Finally, a discussion is included about whether the disputes and historical issues that impacted school counselors in the United States could serve as a guide for the newly arriving Japanese school counselors.

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2009

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