Theoretical and Practical Challenges of Educational Guidance as a Quality Factor in Holistic Education

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Published: 2025-07-07
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Educational guidance, Holistic education, Educational quality, Human development, Pedagogical counseling

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Yaneth Concepción
Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5788-1136

Abstract

Introduction: Educational guidance has established itself as an essential component of contemporary education systems by promoting the holistic development of individuals. Objective: To analyze the theoretical and practical challenges of educational guidance as a factor in the quality of holistic education. Method: A literature review was conducted based on a critical synthesis of theoretical frameworks and recent research findings. Results: Epistemological tensions related to its conceptual, methodological, and professional boundaries were identified, as well as challenges linked to guidance intervention and the training of specialists. Conclusion: Educational guidance should be regarded as a strategic discipline to strengthen the quality of educational processes from a preventive, inclusive, and transformative perspective.


 


 

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)

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Concepción, Y. (2025). Theoretical and Practical Challenges of Educational Guidance as a Quality Factor in Holistic Education. Pensamiento Numinal, 1(2), 19-24. https://pensamientonuminal.eu/index.php/numinal/article/view/27

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