Cultural Competence and School Counselor Training: A Collective Case Study

• Published in: Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development Vol. 43; no. 3; pp. 221 - 235
• Main Authors: Nelson, Judith A., Bustamante, Rebecca, Sawyer, Cheryl, Sloan, Eva D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01-07-2015; Wiley-Blackwell
• Subjects: assessment; Bilingualism; Case Studies; competencia cultural; consejeros escolares; Counselor Training; Cultural Awareness; cultural competence; Disadvantaged; Educational Change; Educational leadership; Empowerment; evaluación; Leadership Role; Learning Experience; Multiculturalism & pluralism; Public Schools; School Counseling; School Counselors; Student Attitudes; Training
• ISSN: 0883-8534; 2161-1912
• DOI: 10.1002/jmcd.12016

This collective case study investigated the experiences of bilingual counselors‐in‐training who assessed school‐wide cultural competence in public schools. Analysis and interpretation of data resulted in the identification of 5 themes: eye‐opening experiences, recognition of strengths, the role of school leaders, road maps for change, and empowering marginalized groups. Implications and recommendations are discussed.
Este estudio de caso colectivo investigó las experiencias de consejeros bilingües en formación que evaluaron la competencia cultural institucional en escuelas públicas. El análisis e interpretación de los datos dieron como resultado la identificación de 5 temas: experiencias reveladoras, reconocimiento de puntos fuertes, el papel de los líderes académicos, hojas de ruta para el cambio y empoderamiento de grupos marginalizados. Se discuten las implicaciones y recomendaciones.