School Guidance Counselors' Perceptions of Actual and Preferred Job Duties
Author: John Dexter Edwards
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Published: 2010
Total Pages: 234
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High School Counselors' Perceived Self-efficacy and Relationships with Actual and Preferred Job Activities
Author: Vickie Dawn Jellison
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 103
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe purpose of this research was to explore the relationship between School Counselor self-efficacy, role definition and actual and preferred school counseling activities in a sample drawn from a population of school counselors. To measure these variables, the School Counselor Self-Efficacy Scale (SCSE) and the School Counselor Activity Rating Scale (SCARS) were used. A demographic survey was used to investigate the characteristics of the participants. In addition, relationships between the demographic data and the variables were explored. The sample was retrieved from a public website listing 1514 high school counselors working in the state of Ohio in public high schools (grades nine through twelve). A random sample of 216 counselors was drawn. The final sample consisted of 81 persons who responded to an online survey. Data analyses indicated that in general, the high school counselors report high self-efficacy in most activities, especially counseling-related activities. They reported high job satisfaction but also reported a significant amount of stress in their jobs. Counselors reported administering testing and performing "Other" Activities frequently. There was a high correlation between those counselors who rated as having the highest self-efficacy and not performing non-counseling activities. There were no significant demographic correlations found in this study. Several suggestions for practitioners, educators and Counseling Education programs are explored. The significance of this study is that a voice of Ohio high school counselors surfaced when 81 persons chose to participate. By examining the results of this study, students of Counseling Education programs may get to know what the duties of school counselors entail. Counseling Educations programs can educate administrators on how best to manage and employ school counselors. Limitations of this study are also addressed and suggestions for future research are given.
Introduction to School Counseling
Author: Jered B. Kolbert
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2022-12-27
Total Pages: 303
ISBN-13: 1000801403
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a comprehensive introduction to the profession for school counselors in training, providing special focus on the topics most relevant to the school counselor’s role, and offers specific strategies for practical application and implementation. In addition to the thorough coverage of the fourth edition of the ASCA National Model, readers will find thoughtful discussions of the effects of trends and legislation, including the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), multitiered systems of support (MTSS), and school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS). The text also provides readers with understanding of how school counselors assume a counseling orientation within the specific context of an educational setting. Each chapter is application-oriented, with an equal emphasis both on research and on using data to design and improve school counselors’ functioning in school systems. Complementing this book is the companion website, which includes PowerPoints, templates and handouts, annotated website links and video links for students, and a test bank and discussion questions for instructors. This book is essential reading for all school counselors in training as it provides a comprehensive look at the profession and explores topics that are most relevant to the role of school counselor.
Harmony in Education
Author: Chandrea S. Everett
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Published: 2024
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This study examined the perceptions of elementary, middle, and high school counselors and principals regarding school counselor job duties and their impact on the school counselor-principal relationship; findings revealed significant differences in perceptions between school counselors and principals regarding counseling, coordination, curriculum, and consultation duties. However, they shared similar perspectives on non-counseling duties."--from abstract
Beginning Your Counseling Career
Author: Mary Olufunmilayo Adekson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2020-02-21
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 0429851472
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeginning Your Counseling Career provides a comprehensive overview of the counseling profession and equips students with the clinical and administrative skills they need to progress in the field. Helpfully organized into five sections, the text addresses basic career considerations and preparatory aspects of the profession, as well as a range of topics to help students broaden their focus on professional development. Chapters cover areas including online masters and doctoral programs, developing a counseling identity, mentoring students for private practice, supporting minority students in counseling programs, considerations for international students, special education legislation, and more. Suitable for students taking preliminary courses in counseling as well as practicum and internship classes, Beginning Your Counseling Career offers a detailed and up-to-date framework for aspiring professional counselors at both masters and doctoral levels.
School Counselors as Practitioners
Author: Judy A. Nelson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2024-06-25
Total Pages: 397
ISBN-13: 1040051081
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSchool Counselors as Practitioners, Second Edition, is a hands-on, practice-based, task-oriented guide to being an effective school counselor. Thoroughly revised, this textbook continues to address the foundation of school counseling, the main duties of a school counselor, the skills needed to be successful, and what to expect as a school counseling professional. All these topics have been updated to include the current thinking, research and evidence-based practices, and challenges in school counseling. Additionally, interviews of principals, school counselors, and community leaders are included, which provide readers with the reality of how to navigate the waters of the comprehensive school counseling program. The chapter authors also highlight the necessity of designing, implementing, and evaluating the counseling program for continuous improvement. Online resources provide students with templates and handouts for on-the-job responsibilities, as well as quiz questions for every chapter. This updated edition is essential reading for counselor educators, graduate students enrolled in a school counseling program, supervisors of school counselors, including administrators, and practicing school counselors.
School Counselors' Perceptions of Their Changing Roles and Responsibilities
Author: Kayla M. McLean
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Published: 2006
Total Pages: 45
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe role of the school counselor has changed immensely over the last several years. The school counselors' role has evolved &om providing vocational guidance to addressing the developmental needs of all students. "A career in school counseling in the 21st century is a world away &om what school counselors used to do. As the profession and school counselors themselves continues evolving, the students benefit even more'' (Viccora, 2006, p. 1 1). School counselors today are assuming many different responsibilities and roles due to current educational trends. Student-counselor ratios have continued to rise across the country and the national average far exceeds the recommend ratio. As student-counselor ratios continue to rise across the country, it is imperative that we turn to school counselors for their perspectives on the changes in their professional roles. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of Wisconsin K-12 school counselors related to changes in their professional role. Data were collected from 47 Wisconsin school counselors using an online survey instrument during the spring of 2006. The results indicated that the largest responses to increased activity change came in the areas of testing, meetings, paperwork, counseling for personaVsocia1 issues, and class scheduling. The only activity for which a considerable decrease in time spent was group counseling. The factors that respondents rated highest for contributing either some or very much to their changing role as school counselors were school environment, student/counselor ratio, No Child Left Behind, and declining budgets. School counselors predicted that they will experience an increase in caseloads, tracking of student progress toward standards, counseling for personaVsocia1 issues, referrals to outside agencies, and will make greater use of technology in the next five years.
Jesus Loves Fishing Too
Author: Jeryx Publishing
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2019-04-29
Total Pages: 102
ISBN-13: 9781096240921
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A Study to Identify and Compare the Actual and Perceived Role as Seen by the Georgia Secondary School Counselor in Relation to the Published State Department of Education Job Description for Secondary School Counselors
Author: Camille R. DeLucia
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Published: 1986
Total Pages: 126
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKTeacher Perceptions of School Counselors Effectiveness
Author: Jessica L. Lepak
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages:
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA clear understanding of the school counselor's exact responsibilities has been sought for years. Most recently, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has attempted to provide counselors and other school personnel with more precise guidelines as to what tasks are within the school counselor's training and job description. However, even with a national, comprehensive model of school guidance counseling, perceptions of school counselor's responsibilities and effectiveness are greatly debated. This research was conducted to determine teacher perceptions of the role of the school counselor in Wisconsin and to offer recommendations to school counselors regarding best practices in serving students while engaging in a dual role. A total of 33 teachers responded. A modified version of the Classroom Teacher Survey a/School Counselor Effectiveness (Beesley, 2004) was used to evaluate teacher perceptions. Results indicated the teachers' overall adequacy ratings were not affected by the number of additional responsibilities held by the school counselor. The only outcomes that were statistically significant were supervision and substituting for others. Results indicated teachers whose school counselors had two or more additional responsibilities rated their counselor higher in supervision and substituting for others than did those teachers whose counselor had no or only one additional responsibility. Future research is needed to examine the links between multiple roles and school counselor effectiveness.
