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M2.2.2 The Guidance Personnel Flashcards

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What is a misnomer?

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The term “psychometrician” is a misnomer in terms of the Guidance personnel, since a psychometrician is one who constructs and develops tests.

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What is the correct term for a psychometrician in the Guidance Personnel?

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Psychometrist

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What is the psychometrist called in the Philippines?

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In the Philippines, the one in charge of the testing activities of the school is usually called the Psychometrician.

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What are the specific tasks of a psychometrician?

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  1. Identifies and selects, in coordination with the Guidance Director and level counselors, the tests that must be purchased and administered.
  2. Schedules, administers, corrects tests for each specific academic level.
  3. Furnishes counselors with test results of each individual
  4. Makes summaries of reports per group or class to share with administrators or teachers
  5. Prepares testing and related materials
    Secures test materials and results
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What are the requirements to be a psychometrician?

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Since psychological testing is covered by RA 9258, the psychometrician must therefore meet licensure requirements of educational qualification and board passing. Thorough training in test administration, processing and interpretation is a must. Special courses for administering and interpreting tests of different levels should have been successfully competed.

  • for standardized intelligence, achievement, aptitude and interest test
  • for standardized personality tests
  • for projective tests
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What are the professional requirements for a psychometrician?

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  • Appropriate understanding and awareness of systematic theories that guide professional practice
  • Working knowledge of fundamental principles and methods of Psychological Testing
  • Adherence to legal and professional ethical standards in the field of Psychological Testing
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What are the skills and competencies required for a psychometrist?

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  1. clear and fluid speech
  2. appropriate diction and pronunciation
  3. voice modulation and projection
  4. clerical skills for correcting and recording tests and their results accurately
  5. motivational skills for encouraging examinees to take tests seriously
  6. organizational skills for scheduling, administering and processing tests and their results
  7. technical writing skills for reporting results
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What are the traits that a psychometrist should have?

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  1. charms, a pleasant disposition, patience
    confidentiality and integrity in handling test results
  2. attention to detail
  3. assertiveness in preventing unethical sharing of tests and test results
  4. presence of mind in dealing with critical incidents
  5. ability to respond to questions without destroying
  6. validity and reliability of test
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What is a researcher in the Guidance Personnel?

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The researcher decides on the best methodology for gathering, organizing, and reporting data that the Guidance Director and counselors believe to be necessary for understanding and responding to the needs of the clientele.

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Who decides on the best methodology for gathering, organizing, and reporting data that the Guidance Director and counselors believe to be necessary for understanding and responding to the needs of the clientele?

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The researcher.

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Who is the one in charge of the testing activities of the school?

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The psychometrician (in the Philippines) or psychometrist (generally correct term).

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What are the specific tasks of a researcher?

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  1. Gets direction from the Guidance Director regarding or suggests areas needing research
  2. Plans out research agenda
  3. Calendars research activities
  4. Decides on most effective methodology for conducting study
  5. Gathers and organizes data according to specification
  6. Makes a systematic presentation of results, conclusions, and recommendations
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What is the required education for a researcher?

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Four-year Psychology, Counseling, or Sociology background that helps her understand human needs

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What is the professional background of a researcher?

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  1. Understanding of human and development needs requiring more study
  2. Knowledge of research and statistical methods and their appropriate application and utilization
  3. Capacity to keep collected data confidential
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What are the required skills and competencies of a researcher?

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  1. statistical skills
  2. technical writing skills
  3. clerical skills
  4. analytical skills
  5. organizational skills
  6. motivational skills
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What are the traits required for a researcher?

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  1. orderliness and neatness
  2. confidentiality
  3. objectivity
  4. capacity to ensure that work is done
  5. patience with people and data management
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What is the role of the secretary?

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The Secretary ensures proper transmission of messages and appropriate reception if visitors to the office. She takes care of clerical tasks.

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Who ensures proper transmission of messages and appropriate reception if visitors to the office and takes care of clerical tasks?

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the secretary

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What are the specific tasks of a secretary?

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  1. Welcomes people and informs clients of the whereabouts of Guidance Personnel
  2. Receives and transmits messages to the appropriate people
  3. Assists in checking and filing tests
  4. Assists in making summaries of test results by class and level
  5. Delivers call slips and other material to concerned parties
  6. Encodes reports and research needed for final submission and filing
  7. Ensures organization and security of piles in her care
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What is the educational qualification of a secretary?

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A two-year secretarial course would be sufficient, but a four-year course is preferable.

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What is the professional background of a secretary?

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  1. Awareness and understanding of principles and practices related to the work
  2. Capacity to maintain confidentiality of materials
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What are the required skills and competencies of a secretary?

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  1. clerical skills
  2. interpersonal skills
  3. communication skills expected of a receptionist
  4. negotiation skills to handle difficult clients or visitors
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What are the traits of a secretary?

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  1. attention to details
  2. sufficient social and emotional intelligence to handle demanding clients or visitors
  3. common sense to handle emergencies

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