Counselor Educators’ Perceptions of and Experiences with International Students

Thirty-six counselor educators’ perceptions and experiences with international student trainees were examined in this online survey research. Findings support the issues identified in the literature as confronting international students and also surface some issues specific to students in counselor training. International counselor education students tend to experience more difficulties in areas related to language, clinical training, adjustment, and cultural differences. Similarities and differences were also found within international student categories involving western and non-western countries and between international and domestic students. Counselor educators in general reported favorably on working with international students. Findings support attention being given to further examine the specific training and supervisory needs of international counseling students.Portions of this article were presented at the 2003 Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Chattanooga, U.S.A. and at the 2004 American Counseling Association Convention, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.     

Multicultural Personality and Multicultural Counseling Competency in Counselor Trainees

The authors hypothesized that multicultural personality and ethnic identity would significantly predict variance in multicultural counseling competencies in counselor trainees, beyond the variance predicted by demographics, multicultural training, openness, and cognitive racial attitudes. Results showed multicultural personality predicted multicultural counseling competency, but ethnic identity did not. Results and implications are discussed.     

Achieving Cultural Competency: Assessment of US-Based Counselor Educators Instructing Internationally

This article presents the outcomes of a qualitative investigation addressing the global exchange of counselor education. Findings delineate key traits and behaviors applied by counselor educators and counseling psychologists in cross-cultural exchanges. Personal traits noted by educators as essential for international exchanges included flexibility, respect, openness to learning, and passion for the experiences provided by international travel. Factors that increased cultural competency were cited as communication skills, increased comprehension of the context, and understanding of the counseling profession within the culture.     

Trainees Versus Staff: Exploring Counseling Outcomes in a College Counseling Center

Investigators compared counseling outcomes among nonpaid graduate-level trainees and professional staff at a college counseling center. Counseling outcomes for 331 college student participants were measured using the Outcome Questionnaire 45.2 (OQ45.2), employing a pretest–posttest design. The two groups of service providers did not differ significantly (p = .179; α > .05). A unique aspect of this study was the statistical control for the clients’ readiness to change. The implications for practice in college counseling centers suggest the use of graduate-level trainees as effective counseling providers and a method to cope with high demand for services.     

The Components of On-Site Mentoring Contracts: Perceptions of Israeli Mentors and School Counseling Interns

This study examined the perceptions of 159 on-site mentor counselors and 172 school counseling interns from four graduate programs in Israel regarding the main components of working contracts during school-based internships. Qualitative analysis led to data clustering into four broad categories: a) rules and procedures; b) the intern’s work: objectives, content and boundaries; c) the mentoring relationship; and d) ethical standards of practice. Differences between mentors and interns within each category are discussed as well as the possibility of developing a standardized core contract as a platform from which to negotiate unique customized contracts.     

Student Perceptions of Accreditation of Programs in Counseling

The authors describe the results of a national survey of graduate students in counseling and their perceptions of accreditation of programs in counselor training.     

Trait Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Supervisory Working Alliance of Counseling Trainees and Their Supervisors in Agency Settings

The present study investigated the relationships between supervisee and supervisor trait emotional intelligence (EI) levels and their perception of the supervisory working alliance. Data were collected from 64 supervisor-supervisee dyads among masters-level community counseling internship students and their site supervisors. Findings indicated that supervisees and supervisors with higher levels of trait EI tended to perceive the supervisory working alliance more positively. However, findings did not support the presence of an interaction effect between supervisee and supervisor trait EI on either supervisees’ or supervisors’ perceptions of the working alliance. Implications of the findings and directions for future research are discussed.     

富士康式实习现象下的实习生权益思考

社会出现的“富士康式实习”现象,不但背离实习教育宗旨,而且还严重侵害了实习生的教育权益。如何规范实习单位的职责和保障实习生的权利问题,社会鲜有相关的专题研究和媒体报道。对此,分析“富士康式实习”现象根源,探讨实习生权利和实习单位义务,以实现实习教育理念。     

高校国际交流项目的评估及发展建议

研究聚焦于高校的国际交流项目,以S大学的海外本科生来华科研实习项目为例,在厘清项目的设立初衷及意义的基础上,运用多层次分析法（AHP）评估该项目的实施过程及整体成效并提出应发扬事前及事中管理的优势,保障项目适应新环境、新形势和新需求;应在国际化环境中推进沉浸式培养模式以形成惠及双方的良性循环;应优化项目设立的初衷,做出适应性调整以促进项目可持续性发展;应加强本土高等教育国际化的内涵建设以应对时代发展的新挑战。     

Counseling Higher Education Students: Counselors' Positive Experiences

Concept mapping was used to illuminate counselors' positive experiences of providing counseling/psychotherapy to students in higher education. Counseling professionals (N = 65) in 23 colleges and universities responded to the question “What are the positive aspects that motivate you to provide counseling/psychotherapy to students?” From these responses, statements were generated and sorted, and their importance was rated. Using multidimendional scaling and a cluster analysis statistical program to analyze participant sorts, a concept map comprised of 10 thematic clusters was generated. Clusters centered on four positive aspects: the counselor, the counseling process, the client, and the work environment. Implications for promoting a supportive workplace for counseling professionals in postsecondary settings are discussed, as are suggestions for further investigation.     

团体辅导在大学生思想政治教育中的应用

团体辅导既是一种有效的心理咨询活动,也是一种有效的教育活动。在大学生思想政治教育中引人团体辅导,借鉴团体辅导的基本理论与方法,不仅可以提高思想政治教育工作的实效性,对大学生的健康成长也具有重要的现实意义。     

大学实习生思想状况探析

通过对大学实习生思想状况的分析,提出加强大学生世界观与人生观教育、建立完善的思想教育新机制、制定科学的实习计划、营造良好的校园文化氛围等措施.     

International Counseling Students in Turkey and Their Training Experiences

This study examines the perceptions and experiences of international counseling students (ICSs) in university training programs in Turkey. A majority of participants reported they had adjusted positively, but did experience problems related to language, food, and customs. Participants largely also thought that the training in Turkey met their expectations, although some stated they desired more counseling coursework and applied experiences. More than half of the ICSs surveyed thought that they would not return to their home countries because of job opportunity problems. The results are considered in relation to counselor training in Turkey and student adaptation in that context.     

Counseling International Students in Canadian Schools

International students face many demands as they navigate the cross-cultural transition of living and learning in host countries such as Canada. The cultural diversity represented in this student population poses unique challenges for multicultural counseling. The ways that international students have been represented in the literature may contribute to barriers for effective counseling services. The discussion begins with a summary of the issues faced by international students when living and learning in a foreign country. Several limitations in the counseling literature about international students are addressed, including, the limitations of culture shock as a model of cross cultural transition, the lack of methodological diversity in research involving international students, a focus on group characteristics, and the continued emphasis on the problems experienced by international students. Suggestions for counselors are given to enhance their multicultural counseling competencies for working with international students.     

Faculty Members' Perceptions of Teacher Preparation Programs

This research study examined faculty members' reaction to criticisms about the quality and design of teacher preparation programs at schools and colleges of education. The researchers found that there is confusion among teacher preparation professionals about their programs and research. The study also showed that, in general, teacher educators are resistant to change.     

心理学两种文化对学校心理咨询的影响

心理学领域中存在着两种文化取向——“科学”与“人文”。两种不同的文化对心理咨询与治疗有着深刻的影响,形成了心理咨询与治疗的两种取向——科学主义和人文主义取向的心理咨询与治疗。在此影响下,学校心理咨询亦形成了障碍性咨询和发展性咨询两种模式。本文认为,学校心理咨询的对象及其特点,决定了学校心理咨询是学校教育的一个重要组成部分,应定位于发展性咨询。     

谈高职外贸类专业地理相关课程的整合

地理学是一门应用性很强的学科。近年来,国际贸易、国际物流、国际运输等专业发展迅速,并与地理学相结合,形成了各自的“地理学”。由于这些专业本身尚不够完善,在与地理学结合过程中,出现了内容重复、体系不清等问题。根据地理学的原理和特征,可以将以上三者关系通过“点”、“线”、“面”体现在空间布局上。以此为逻辑起点进行必要的整合,使其在体系和结构上趋于合理。     

Research Training in Doctoral Programs Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

Faculty in 38 doctoral counselor education programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs identified the quantitative and qualitative designs and other research topics that were covered in required and elective course work, discipline of course instructors, and opportunities for doctoral students’ hands‐on research experience. Results indicated a wide range of research training offerings and modest faculty satisfaction.     

African American Students in Counselor Education Programs: Perceptions of Their Experiences

The authors explored 11 African American doctoral students' perceptions of their experiences in counselor education programs, and their findings are presented. Using a phenomenological methodological framework, the authors investigated the various systems of support that students use as they navigate their respective programs. Human agency was the theoretical framework for this study, and 4 themes emerged from the data: assertiveness, more experienced African American students, race‐based organizations, and personal and professional care from advisors. Implications for students and counselor education programs are discussed.     

Teacher and Student Perceptions of the International Baccalaureate Program

Abstract

This study examined the perceptions of teachers and students during the first year of implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program at a high school. The research team interviewed all IB teachers and students regarding their decision to teach/enroll in IB; how IB differed from teaching/taking regular courses; and other facets related to the Program. IB faculty and students perceived the Program positively, believing it challenged them to be better teachers and higher achieving students. The study also cited the increased workload of teaching/taking IB courses and its impact. Policy recommendations are offered for schools utilizing the IB for the first time, and guidance is provided to parents regarding the suitability of IB as an option for gifted students.