ERIC Number: EJ1247778
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Apr
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0143-0343
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Bilingual School Psychology Graduate Students' Perceptions of a Cultural Immersion Experience
Vega, DesireƩ; Plotts, Cynthia
School Psychology International, v41 n2 p137-153 Apr 2020
This exploratory study investigated the experiences of seven bilingual school psychology graduate students' participation in a two-week cultural immersion experience at the Texas-Mexico border. Findings revealed five significant themes related to their experience: (1) pushed out of comfort zone, (2) bonding with peers, (3) language, culture, and identity, (4) awareness of unique challenges, and (5) changes needed in the immersion program. Implications for school psychology programs and future research directions are discussed.
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Bilingualism, Peer Relationship, Graduate Students, Educational Experience, Geographic Regions, Self Concept, Educational Change, Student Participation, Student Attitudes, Experiential Learning, Barriers, Second Language Learning, Program Descriptions, Immersion Programs, School Psychology, School Psychologists, Counselor Training
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas; Mexico
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