Cultural and historical influences on the concepts of guidance in late 20th century Russia

Abstract

The article discusses the ways cultural and historical events have changed the concepts and practices of preparation for employment in Russian schools over the last 30 years. The discussion focuses on data on 30 teachers and 30 students which were analysed using a socio-cultural approach. Differences identified in the ways teachers treated and used the concept of upbringing (a combination of guidance and counselling concepts) are linked to the social transformations Russia experienced before and after the collapse of the Soviet regime. Three different generations of teachers represent three different pedagogic identities which have been formed in different times but are mixed in the same pedagogical context of the same school. Questions are raised about changes in the nature of preparation for employment in contemporary schools.

Notes

¹In relation to this study only. Vospitanie can be discussed alongside other educational theories and practices when other aims are set.