Denice Hood's studies exemplify how development is unique to each and every individual and though there are support models based on data that have been gathered through time, there is no one-size-fits-all to everything.

It is still essential to understand the individual's circumstances in all angles before tailoring supplementary support system that he/she needs in order to address these issues.

Therefore, student development should be balanced physically, emotionally, psychologically, and socially. It is fundamental for the community one lives in to be a safe environment wherein every individual has the chance to be shaped by positive societal structures where they can get the support, he/she needs.

Higbee, J. L. (2002). The Application of Chickering’s Theory of Student Development to Student Success In the Sixties and Beyond. Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 18(2), 24–36. JSTOR. https://doi.org/10.2307/42802531

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• Mary Ann Precious Argote

Student Development (Concise Overview with Denice Hood’s Perspective)

Student development focuses on how students grow academically, socially, emotionally, and personally during their time in higher education. It’s more than learning facts — it’s a process of building identity, confidence, purpose, and maturity. Classic theories like Chickering’s “Seven Vectors” highlight areas such as developing competence, managing emotions, forming identity, and shaping personal values. These ideas emphasize that college is a whole-person experience, shaped by both personal effort and the environment around the student.

Denice Ward Hood’s work adds an important equity-centered perspective to this conversation. Her research shows that students’ experiences are not the same across backgrounds — particularly for underrepresented and low-income students. For example, she found that early academic performance (like first-semester GPA) strongly predicts long-term success for underserved students, underscoring the need for early support systems and intentional institutional intervention. Her teaching also pushes future educators to question assumptions about “traditional students” and to recognize the diverse realities students bring with them.

Putting this together, student development today should be holistic and equity-driven. It should consider not only how students grow but also how institutions can create environments that support belonging, well-being, and success for all. Hood’s work reminds us that development isn’t just an individual journey — it’s shaped by the structures, resources, and support systems that colleges choose to provide.


References

Chickering, A. W., & Reisser, L. (1993). Education and Identity.

“Student Development Theories.” Wikipedia.

UF Dean of Students Office. “Introduction to Student Development Theory.”

Hood, D. W. (Research profile & publications). University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Hood, D. W. et al. Research on underrepresented student retention (e.g., first-semester GPA and six-year graduation outcomes)

• Michael Jay Delos Reyes

Comment:

Students require supplemental support for their overall well-being. It refers to holistic support that reduces student stress, balances mental health and wellness, and improves academic success. Counseling psychologists are experts who help people with mental illnesses. They have a significant impact on the wellness and overall well-being of all individuals, particularly students. They are the ones who provide assistance, therapy, and assessments to solve the issues they face, as well as to improve and enhance their lives overall.

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High school counseling
High school is the final step toward adulthood, postsecondary education, and the workplace, as adolescents begin to separate from their parents and explore and define their independence. Students are figuring out who they are, what they excel at, and what they want to do after graduation. Students evaluate their talents, skills, and capacities during the adolescent years. That's why as early as possible counseling should start in high school. Counseling is crucial during high school, as it provides them holistic needs. It also provides all of the skills and goals that kids need to succeed academically and professionally in the future.


References:

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/psychological-therapies/roles/counselling-psychologist

https://tripurauniv.ac.in/site/images/pdf/StudyMaterialsDetail/EDCN-805E-Guidance%20_%20Counselling%20in%20Education.pdf.

www.schoolcounselor.org

• Nicole Salvacion

The “social mind” means that even solitary thinking is saturated with social tools—language, practices, and norms learned from communities—so reasoning “in your head” is also social. In TVL automotive classes, a learner diagnosing a no-start condition silently rehearses procedures, terms, and safety scripts learned from peers and instructors. Emerging interpersonal educational neuroscience shows that when teachers and students coordinate attention and meaning-making, their brain activity can synchronize, and such synchrony tracks engagement and learning in naturalistic classrooms—offering a biologically grounded account of why collaborative diagnostic huddles feel productive. For Filipino SHS workshops, this implies that structured collaboration (clear roles: driver, recorder, tools lead) is not only culturally resonant (bayanihan) but cognitively advantageous; the caveat is to avoid neuro-hype and to evaluate with actual performance data (e.g., correct fault isolation) rather than assumed neural benefits.

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Design a “Collective Intelligence Diagnostic Sprint” for an intermittent-stall case. Small pit-crews rotate through data collection (history taking), hypothesis boards, and test-plan negotiation; each pass requires justification and peer critique before touching the vehicle. This expands learning beyond the individual by distributing cognition across artifacts (schematics, DMM readings) and people, leveraging coordination as a driver of insight. Interpersonal-synchrony research suggests that coordinated interaction relates to better learning, while higher-ed and counseling literatures underscore the value of structured supports (peer roles, reflective debriefs) for persistence and wellbeing—both vital in TVL programs where many students juggle school, family, and part-time work.

• Bemar Paltingca

In my perspective, counseling in college plays a vital role in helping students determine the right career path and make meaningful life choices. The supplementary supports that learners need should address their cognitive, affective, and physical development to ensure holistic growth. For instance, college students often benefit from academic advising, career guidance, mental health counseling, and personal development programs. These forms of support help them manage stress, enhance study habits, make informed career decisions, and adjust more successfully to the challenges of college life.

The purpose of counseling is to promote students’ overall well-being and success—academically, emotionally, and socially. Counseling psychologists help learners understand themselves better, overcome barriers to learning, and achieve their personal and educational goals. Their methods may include individual or group counseling, workshops on study skills or time management, and guidance sessions focused on self-awareness, motivation, and goal setting. They may also apply psychological assessments and developmental theories, such as Chickering’s Seven Vectors, to provide more personalized support.

Ultimately, the roles of counseling psychologists are to serve as facilitators of personal growth, advocates for student welfare, and collaborators in the educational process. By working closely with teachers, families, and administrators, they help create a supportive and nurturing environment where students can thrive not just academically, but also as individuals preparing for life beyond college.

• Nuquie Kimberly Tomaneng

Social and emotional condition can affect learning once it declines. Social condition refers to the state of the person's social life. The moment it declines, it can affect their learning, having difficulties in interacting with others when they need help. That itself is already a factor for emotional condition to decline. Once it decline, it can be difficult for others to actually learn when they are not in the right state of mind.

In socio-behavioral learning, it states here that people tend to learn new things when they observe other people. Dorothy using it can be a guide to help others understand and observe why people bully other people.

• Jervies Hernando

Dr. Denice Hood provided a very effective method in providing a more effective way for student development. She highlighted the different needs that students, in particular college students, needed to pay attention to, such as intellectual, physical, and interpersonal skills. This involves providing support for both academic and non-academic aspects related to the students. This means that educational institutions should provide counseling support to their students not only in the form of psychologists being present but in a holistic approach, such as support groups, perhaps clubs for personal hobbies or interests. Academics such as tutorial lessons. Financial aid or support. Service desk for online classes, and more. Counseling psychologists should also train students and faculty on how to provide immediate support to students, especially those who are undergoing depression and stress in their studies and personal lives. As Dr. Hood explained, related to Vector 5 - Establishing Identity - at the adolescent ages, students are looking for their tribe; they are extremely influenced by their peers and society. Hence, guidance from the trusted individual should be provided correctly.

• Ralph Edurise Watchorna

One educational counselling need that is particularly relevant to most college students is support for personal and identity development. College is a crucial period for students to explore who they are, what they value, and what direction they want their lives to take an idea closely related to Chickering’s Seven Vectors of Student Development. Many students struggle with issues of self-identity, independence, managing relationships, and finding purpose, especially as they transition from adolescence to adulthood. Educational counselling, therefore, plays a vital role in guiding students through these developmental challenges. Counselling psychologists help students understand themselves better, build confidence, and develop a sense of autonomy while learning to balance freedom with responsibility. They use practices such as individual and group counselling, reflective activities, and workshops that focus on self-awareness, emotional regulation, and decision-making. This kind of counselling not only addresses emotional and social concerns but also enhances academic motivation and persistence. It is an essential practice because when students gain a clearer sense of identity and purpose, they are more likely to engage meaningfully in their studies, maintain well-being, and achieve long-term personal and professional success.

• Jhill Ann Asedillo

@Jhill Ann Asedillo, thank you for your insights. Counselling is indeed a need for every educational institution as student support should not only be limited to academic support but also not academic. Students in college are indeed still at the stage of finding their identify or I call it finding their tribe. Furthermore, they are also figuring out their purpose or what they really like to do in life. Hence, a counselor is really helpful to assist these students.

• Ralph Edurise Watchorna

Key concepts essential for understanding this evidence are emotional regulation (how students handle stress and emotions), motivation theory (like self-determination theory, which focuses on autonomy, competence, and relatedness), and resilience (the capacity to bounce back from difficulties). Collectively, these frameworks aid in comprehending why learning results cannot be detached from the social-emotional environments in which they take place

• Jhill Ann Asedillo

As a learner who feels pressure about what to do and what is my next move should be, I believe it is important to have support not just in academics but also in managing stress. from the video of Denice hood , the example showing that student need more than academic instruction is very true.
student also need supports in handling stress, making choices and receiving guidance. counselling psychologists play a very important role in helping students to manage challenges, and find purpose in life.
One counseling need i find relevant is career guidance. choosing a major or career path is very stressful and often leads us in doubt whether we are making the right decision. career counseling is very useful because it reduces anxiety, and stress, level up the confidence, and helps students to explore their strength, weakness and values.

• Liecel Cabahug

@Liecel Cabahug, thank you for your insights. Handling stress is not really easy, especially if it develops into chronic stress that might affect mental health and thus lead to poor academic performance. Educational institutions should have prioritized providing non-academic support, especially counselling, to their students, and also provide seminars in raising awareness about mental health issues and how to manage stress, and how to help students in couping up with such events.

• Ralph Edurise Watchorna