The Career Fair as a Vehicle for Enhancing Occupational Self-Efficacy

2006 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0601000
Author(s):  
Pit Kolodinsky ◽  
Vincent Schroder ◽  
George Montopoli ◽  
Scott McLean ◽  
Peter A. Mangan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Development Objectives

Career development objectives, as codified in the American School Counselor Association's National Standards, can be overshadowed by the growing emphasis on academic standards, testing, and accountability so thematic of national educational and public policy initiatives. The career fair vehicle, which proactively employs the wisdom of social cognitive learning and self-efficacy theory (Bandura, 1995), may be well suited to this challenge. In this study, 139 predominantly high school-aged adolescents attending a career fair were exposed to a variety of mostly female professionals discussing and demonstrating their professions. Pre- and post-test analysis of occupational self-efficacy, or confidence in performing the duties associated with a range of occupations, revealed that this variable was strongly influenced in the short term. The authors discuss these results in the context of self-efficacy theory as well as implications for school counselors engaged in career development.

scholarly journals Exploring School Counselor Advocacy in the Career Development of Undocumented Latino Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-88
Author(s):  
Cassandra A Storlie
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Career Counseling ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Latino Students ◽  
Latino Youth ◽  
Public Education System ◽  
Counseling Profession ◽  
Development Objectives

School counselors working on career development objectives with undocumented Latino youth have unique challenges that can inform and improve advocacy efforts within the counseling profession. With approximately two million undocumented Latino students in the U.S. public education system (Passel, 2006; Passel and Cohn, 2011), school counselors are faced with unique challenges in providing and advocating for career services to this marginalized group. This qualitative study explored the experiences of 16 school counselors providing career counseling to undocumented Latino students within six states with the highest populations of undocumented Latinos. Using grounded theory methodology (Patton, 2002, Corbin and Strauss, 2008) results generated salient themes in how school counselors understand the barriers facing undocumented Latino youth and provided important insights into how the school counseling profession can improve advocacy for this population.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing School Counselor Involvement in Partnerships With Families of Color: A Social Cognitive Exploration

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1881471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela N. Harris ◽  
M. Ann Shillingford ◽  
Julia Bryan
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Multicultural Competence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Multicultural Knowledge ◽  
Positive Correlations

Using a national sample of 155 school counselors, we examined the relationships between school counselors’ personal and environmental factors and their involvement in partnerships with families of color. We found positive correlations between school counselor self-efficacy, multicultural competence, and involvement in partnerships. Multiple regression analysis indicated that self-efficacy about partnerships and multicultural knowledge served as predictors of school counselor involvement in partnerships with families of color. We discuss implications for school counselor efforts in establishing these partnerships.

scholarly journals The Development and Formation of the Institution of a School Counselor in American High Schools in the Process of Career Development of Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 324-329
Author(s):  
Tetyana Hurman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Career Development ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Career Counseling ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Vocational Guidance ◽  
National Standards ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Development Of Students

The article focuses on the development and formation of the institution of a schoolcounselor during the process of career development of students. The transformation of terms“vocational guidance” and “career counseling” is being investigated. The preparation of schoolcounselors in higher education establishments of the USA is in the focus. The article analyzes someprograms, national standards and some models. They outline accurately the duties and functionsof school counselors. It is characterized the main principles of the activity of school counselors. Themain directions of their work, the distribution of their time are shown, which prove the necessityand effectiveness of their activity

The School Counselor and STEM Career Development

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lia D. Falco
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Career Development ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Underrepresented Students ◽  
The United States ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Stem Career Development ◽  
Stem Career

There is an increasing concern that the demand for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers in the United States will exceed the supply. In the United States, very few students, and underrepresented students in particular, are pursuing STEM educational and occupational goals that underscores the need for school counselors to understand how to maximize opportunities for student success in STEM. Understanding the factors that influence students’ academic and career choices early on is necessary in order to provide effective interventions and responsive services that will have a positive impact on students’ future STEM career outcomes. Using social-cognitive career theory as a framework, this article synthesizes pertinent research on student STEM engagement, so that school counselors will be better able to support STEM career development for all students, especially those from historically underrepresented groups. Implications for school counseling practice are discussed.

scholarly journals Social Cognitive Approach through Interactive Multimedia for Early Reading Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Indah Nurmahanani
Keyword(s):  
Reading Skills ◽  
Interactive Multimedia ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Early Reading ◽  
Cognitive Approach ◽  
Early Reading Skills ◽  
Social Cognitive Learning ◽  
Skill Scores ◽  
Post Test

This study developed a learning model to improve students’ early reading skills in Indonesia. The model is based on social cognitive learning theory and is implemented using interactive multimedia. The research method uses Design-Based Research (DBR) and the subjects are 195 first and second graders of an elementary school in Bandung, West Java. The findings of the study show that social cognitive learning can be integrated and implemented through interactive multimedia and that interactive-multimedia-assisted social cognitive model (IMAS Model) can improve early reading skills. Students’ average early reading skill scores were measured using Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) instrument before and after intervention to see the effectiveness of the model. Pre-test – post-test results comparison showed that students’ average early reading scores increased after learning using IMAS Model. Students’ average scores of reading letters, reading syllables, reading words, reading sentences, and reading comprehension skills at pre-test were 78.06, 67.06, 60.92, 55.21, and 44.95, respectively. These scores respectively increased to 92.71, 92.45, 88.58, 74.60, and 87.08 at post-test, indicating that IMAS Model is effective to increase early reading skills.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Soft Skills Pribadi Konselor Mahasiswa BKI Melalui kegaitan Career Development Program (CDP)

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Triyono Triyono ◽  
Syakirin Al-Ghozaly ◽  
Vera Imanti
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Guidance And Counseling ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Career Development Program ◽  
Personal Competencies

Soft skills are a set of abilities related to adjustments to oneself, others, and the environment. The counselor's personal soft skills mean the abilities or personal competencies possessed by a counselor. This study aims to determine how much the Career Development Program (CDP) influences in developing the counselor's personal soft skills of BKI students. The design of this research is quantitative experimental, using the pre-experimental design method with the type of pre-test and post-test one group design. The population of this study were the students of Islamic Guidance and Counseling (BKI) IAIN Surakarta 2015/2016, 2016/2017, and 2017/2018 academic years. The sample in this study were 90 students by taken in 3 classes in each academic year, through stratified cluster random sampling. Measurement of the counselor's personal soft skills using EPPS psychological instruments. The research results of the counselor’s personal soft skills of BKI students before and after being given Career Development Program (CDP) training, both in the second semester, 4th semester and 6th semester students groups showed significant differences. The results of paired t-test analysis obtained the pretest and posttest values with sig values = 0.000 <0.05. This means that the Career Development Program (CDP) has a significant effect on improving the counselor's personal soft skills of BKI students. The Career Development Program (CDP) is a model for the development and improvement of personal counselor’s soft skills that are effective for the students of BKI IAIN Surakarta

scholarly journals A Consensual Inquiry of Teachers’ Responses to Classroom Situations: Implications for School Counselors

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey M Warren ◽  
Gretchen G. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Classroom Climate ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Psychosocial Barriers ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

Although often overlooked by school leaders, teacher emotions are key factors that impact classroom climate and therefore educational outcomes and student success. We use a framework grounded in rational emotive behavior therapy and social cognitive theory to explore teachers’ perceived thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in response to common classroom situations. The consensual qualitative research methodology was used to analyze data collected from 21 elementary school teachers. Findings suggest that psychosocial barriers exist among teachers who undermine effective instruction and classroom climate. Implications for school counselor practice are discussed.

The Impact of School Counseling Supervision on Practicing School Counselors’ Self-Efficacy in Building a Comprehensive School Counseling Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X2094772
Author(s):  
Angela Tang
Keyword(s):  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Counseling Supervision ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
School Counseling Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

This quasi-experimental pretest/posttest study using the School Counseling Self-Efficacy Scale examined whether school-counseling-specific supervision increased self-efficacy related to school counseling best practice. The study included supervision of 24 practicing school counselors using the School Counseling Supervision Model framework. Supervision groups had significant increases in self-efficacy scores compared to nonparticipants ( p = .02), with a medium-to-large effect size ( d = .62). Findings suggest that school-counseling-specific supervision can increase school counselor self-efficacy related to professional practice.

scholarly journals The Impact of the School Counselor Supervision Model on the Self-Efficacy of School Counselor Site Supervisors

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1096-2409-21.1. ◽  
Author(s):  
Carleton H. Brown ◽  
Arturo Olivárez ◽  
Lorraine DeKruyf
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Counselor Supervision ◽  
Critical Element ◽  
Supervision Training ◽  
Site Supervisors ◽  
Supervision Model ◽  
The Impact

Supervision is a critical element in the professional identity development of school counselors; however, available school counseling-specific supervision training is lacking. The authors describe a 4-hour supervision workshop based on the School Counselor Supervision Model (SCSM; Luke & Bernard, 2006) attended by 31 school counselors from three southern U.S. school districts. Employing a pre-experimental pretest-posttest research design using the Site Supervisor Self-Efficacy Survey-revised (DeKruyf, 2011), the authors found a significant positive relationship (t (30) = 9.31, p & .001; Cohen's d = 1.67) between supervision training and supervisor self-efficacy. These findings bolstered the efficacy of the SCSM. The authors discuss research and practical implications of this study.

School Counselors’ Emotional Intelligence and Its Relationship to Leadership

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1b) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1877298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick R. Mullen ◽  
Daniel Gutierrez ◽  
Sean Newhart
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Leadership Experiences ◽  
School Counselor Leadership ◽  
The Relationship

In this investigation, we examined the relationship between emotional intelligence, leadership self-efficacy (LSE), self-leadership, and leadership experiences among a sample of practicing school counselors. School counselors who reported higher levels of emotional intelligence also reported greater LSE, self-leadership, and leadership experiences. We discuss the implications of these findings for the practice of school counseling and potential future research on school counselor leadership.

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