ERIC Number: EJ1287591
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Mar
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A Mixed Data Analysis of Graduate Student Mentoring for Faculty Careers in School Psychology
Graves, Scott L., Jr.; Newell, Markeda; Harrell, Farran; Wells, Tommy
Contemporary School Psychology, v25 n1 p99-108 Mar 2021
Mentoring has been identified as an essential component in the development and success of future faculty. As such, the purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of the mentoring experiences of graduate students enrolled in school psychology programs. Additionally, we wanted to determine if differences were present in the mentoring experiences of self-identified racial minority students and their White peers given the lack of diversity among school psychology faculty. Quantitative analyses indicated that students enrolled in school psychology programs are fairly satisfied with their mentoring experiences. However, respondents who completed the open-ended questions indicated that they had difficulty accessing their mentor, they wanted more mentoring on careers in academia, and that they desired more support for conducting research and teaching. Therefore, there are several aspects of mentoring that need to be improved if the field of school psychology wants to increase the number of students who will peruse a career in higher education.
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Mentors, School Psychology, Minority Group Students, White Students, Diversity, Student Satisfaction, Careers, Teaching (Occupation)
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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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