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Utilizing Action Research to Improve Counseling Education Course Work for Culturally Diverse Students

Sabina De Vries*, Deirdre Mcdonald**, Mary G. Mayorga***

* Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

** Instructional Services Manager, Texas A&M University, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

*** Associate Professor, Department of Counseling, Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Periodicity:August - October'2017
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.11.2.13778

Abstract

This article informs counselor educators and psychologists on how to utilize action research to evaluate diverse students, course work, and to improve classroom instruction. A paucity exists in research investigating educational needs of diverse counseling students. The present action research study examined educational experiences of diverse counseling students enrolled in a research course. The sample consisted of 70% Hispanic/Latino students, and a little less than half were older adults; 80% of the participants were female. Quantitative and qualitative data was collected and analyzed. Findings, limitations, and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Keywords

Action Research, Quantitative, Qualitative, Diversity, Counseling Students, Older Students, Hispanic/Latino Students, Female Students.

How to Cite this Article?

Vries, S.D., Mcdonald, D., and Mayorga, M. G. (2017). Utilizing Action Research to Improve Counseling Education Course Work for Culturally Diverse Students. i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, 11(2), 11-17. https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.11.2.13778

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