Multicultural Education and Perceived Multicultural Competency of School Counselors

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 176-190
Author(s):  
Merry Leigh Dameron ◽  
Ami Camp ◽  
Beatriz Friedmann ◽  
Sejal Parikh‐Foxx
Keyword(s):  
Multicultural Education ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Multicultural Competency

Supportive Learning Communities and the Transformative Role of Professional School Counselors

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0801200
Author(s):  
Christopher A. Sink ◽  
Cher Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Learning Communities ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Multicultural Competency ◽  
Professional School ◽  
School Counseling Programs ◽  
Comprehensive School Counseling ◽  
Comprehensive School Counseling Programs ◽  
Caring Communities ◽  
Professional School Counselors

This article considers some of the key processes and methods needed to reenvision and transform comprehensive school counseling programs (CSCPs) as strengths-based, prevention-focused learning communities. Specifically, following a discussion of evidence-based “school as community” models found in the literature and how they relate, in part, to the American School Counselor Association's (2005) CSCP framework, professional school counselors are provided with effective techniques to assess student resiliency characteristics and enhance multicultural competency to support and maintain their CSCPs as caring communities of learning.

Advocating for Muslim American Students in School Settings

2021 ◽  
pp. 41-61
Author(s):  
Hulya Ermis-Demirtas
Keyword(s):  
School Counselors ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Multicultural Competency ◽  
Muslim American ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Social Justice Advocacy ◽  
Muslim Youth ◽  
American Students

Muslim American students deal with many challenges, including bullying and discrimination in schools due to their religious identity, resulting in adverse psychosocial outcomes. From a social justice advocacy stance, school counselors can play a vital role in empowering this student population. It is also school counselors' ethical responsibility to develop multicultural competency and promote diversity by gaining knowledge and skills regarding cultural elements. Therefore, this chapter endeavors to give voice to Muslim American students and serve as a resource for school counselors and educators to work with Muslim youth in PK-12 schools effectively. More specifically, this chapter provides an overview of the Muslim population, identifies critical tenets of Islam, explores significant challenges Muslim students experience in schools along with detrimental effects of discrimination on their psychosocial health and suggests practical recommendations for school personnel including school counselors to facilitate positive social interactions and healthy development of Muslim youth.

The Integration of Web2Quest Technology into Multicultural Curriculum in Teacher Education

2013 ◽  
pp. 46-60
Author(s):  
Li-Mei Grace Lin ◽  
Chris L. Ward
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
The United States ◽  
Multicultural Competency ◽  
Multicultural Curriculum ◽  
Global Citizens ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Past Experiences

The study examines the attitudes and past experiences of pre-service teachers and teacher educators in Taiwan and the U.S. regarding the use of Web2Quests to promote multicultural education. The demographics in many countries are increasingly changing, especially regarding the growth of students from diverse backgrounds. In all classrooms, teachers need to have high levels of multicultural competency to create welcoming and equitable learning environments. However, multicultural education in the curriculum of many teacher education programs is still limited. Technology is an extremely useful tool that can enhance learning experiences for both teachers and students. Technology can be implemented to foster multicultural education in interesting and engaging ways. The study shows that the majority (about 93%) of the pre-service teachers and teacher educators who responded to the survey both in Taiwan and the United States enjoyed the Web2Quest strategy and viewed it to be effective in promoting higher-level thinking and social constructivist activities. Participants suggested that professional development is needed to help teachers design effective WebQuests, especially using the new version of WebQuests which utilizes Web 2.0 technologies. This professional development may have a significant impact when preparing teachers and, ultimately, students to be productive global citizens.

A Consensual Qualitative Research Exploration of School Counselor Multicultural Education Behaviors

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X2094063
Author(s):  
Clare Merlin-Knoblich ◽  
Lauren Moss ◽  
Blaire Cholewa ◽  
Sarah I. Springer
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Intrapersonal Factors ◽  
Different Types

In this consensual qualitative research study, we explored how school counselors enact multicultural education behaviors by studying the experiences of 10 practicing school counselors. We also examined barriers that prevent school counselors from implementing multicultural education. Participants described acknowledging their contexts, being influenced by intrapersonal factors and awareness of others, and implementing different types of interventions. We discuss implications for practicing school counselors to navigate barriers and enact multicultural education in their schools.

The Integration of Web2Quest Technology into Multicultural Curriculum in Teacher Education

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Mei Grace Lin ◽  
Chris L. Ward
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
The United States ◽  
Multicultural Competency ◽  
Multicultural Curriculum ◽  
Global Citizens ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Past Experiences

The study examines the attitudes and past experiences of pre-service teachers and teacher educators in Taiwan and the U.S. regarding the use of Web2Quests to promote multicultural education. The demographics in many countries are increasingly changing, especially regarding the growth of students from diverse backgrounds. In all classrooms, teachers need to have high levels of multicultural competency to create welcoming and equitable learning environments. However, multicultural education in the curriculum of many teacher education programs is still limited. Technology is an extremely useful tool that can enhance learning experiences for both teachers and students. Technology can be implemented to foster multicultural education in interesting and engaging ways. The study shows that the majority (about 93%) of the pre-service teachers and teacher educators who responded to the survey both in Taiwan and the United States enjoyed the Web2Quest strategy and viewed it to be effective in promoting higher-level thinking and social constructivist activities. Participants suggested that professional development is needed to help teachers design effective WebQuests, especially using the new version of WebQuests which utilizes Web 2.0 technologies. This professional development may have a significant impact when preparing teachers and, ultimately, students to be productive global citizens.

scholarly journals ПЕДАГОГІЧНИЙ ЕКСПЕРИМЕНТ ЩОДО СФОРМОВАНОСТІ ПОЛІКУЛЬТУРНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ УЧНЯ В УМОВАХ КОМП’ЮТЕРНО ОРІЄНТОВАНОГО НАВЧАЛЬНОГО СЕРЕДОВИЩА

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Iryna V. Ivanyuk
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Multicultural Competence ◽  
Multicultural Competency ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Criteria For Evaluation

The article presents the results of experimental verification of the levels of multicultural competency of students in terms of computer-oriented learning environment. Pedagogical experiment is held by the author in the research "Development of computer-oriented learning environment in the term of multicultural education students in the European Union." It was found the content of "multicultural competency of students" and clarified the basic content of the study "computer-oriented learning environment in terms of multicultural education of pupils." A scientific theories, approaches and principles for the formation of multicultural competence of students in terms of computer-based learning environment identified. Described criteria for evaluation of multicultural competency levels of students in computer-oriented learning environment. It is concluded that the pedagogic al experiment confirmed the working hypothesis of the study: raising the level of multicultural competency formation of students in computer-oriented learning environment can be achieved through pedagogically effective and scientifically justified use of content, form and means of computer-oriented learning environment in multicultural education in the educational process.

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