ANALYSIS OF THE ACTIVITY STRUCTURE OF BAV ARIAN SCHOOL-PSYCHOLOGISTS

An analysis of the work reports of Bavarian school psychologists shows an activity structure in which individual counselling still occupies the lion's share of work time, i.e. on average ca. 50%. This result is valid independent of the type of school or the number of pupils for w hich the school psychologist is responsible. By and large the activity profiles of school psychologists as regards the types of school exami ned show only few differences. An examination of those activities whic h can be categorized under the term system-oriented consultation prove s that, contrary to frequent calls for such an approach in subject lit erature, most school psychologists are active in this field only to a limited degree. Measures which are clearly directed at bringing about qualitative changes in a school remain exceptions. The preconditions n eeded to create a more balanced long-term approach between individual counselling and system-oriented consultation are considered on a socia l and institutional level as well as concerning the expectations of th e clientele and the practice-orientation of the school psychologists t hemselves.