ERIC Number: ED653155
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 131
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ISBN: 979-8-3827-2270-2
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Georgia Title-I High School Counselors' Postsecondary Counseling with Black Students
Dominique R. Thomas
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, University of West Georgia
This qualitative instrumental case study explores the self-efficacy and preparedness of Title-I high school counselors in Georgia, focusing on their experiences and efficacy in providing postsecondary counseling to Black students. It illuminates these dynamics through a comprehensive qualitative case study methodology rooted in a theoretical framework based on social cognition and social justice. The researcher meticulously gathered and analyzed data through in-depth interviews with six Georgia Title-I school counselors, using both manual and computer-assisted methods to extract critical themes. Emergent themes include counselor preparedness and self-efficacy, cultural competence and environmental awareness, student support and engagement, and program effectiveness and counselor support. The counselors underscored the significance of self-assurance, empathy, ongoing professional development, and a profound understanding of the cultural and environmental factors shaping their counseling practices. The study's implications advocate for tailored professional development and enhanced support mechanisms for counselors in Title-I schools, aiming to bolster their self-efficacy and preparedness. Creating a culturally competent and resource-aware framework as a strategic intervention is crucial for improving counseling services and academic success for Black students, and it supports broader educational equity and justice goals. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, School Counselors, High Schools, African American Students, At Risk Students, Counseling Effectiveness, Postsecondary Education, Counselor Qualifications, Cultural Awareness, Student Needs, Program Effectiveness, Counselor Role, Counselor Characteristics, Empathy, Professional Development, Environmental Influences
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia
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