Induction of Counselors Into the Profession

In study of the induction process for school counselors new to the profession, 40 novice school counselors completed the Conditions for Professional Practice: Counselor's Perceptions questionnaire. Results suggest that primary mode of induction used for counselors in schools could best be descr...

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Published in:The School counselor 1992-03, Vol.39 (4), p.245-250
Main Author: Matthes, William A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Counselor Attitudes
Counselor training
Credit counseling
Elementary Secondary Education
Faculty advisers
Novice School Counselors
Professional Development
Professional school counselors
Professional schools
Rural schools
School counseling
School Counselors
Teachers
Urban schools
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Summary:In study of the induction process for school counselors new to the profession, 40 novice school counselors completed the Conditions for Professional Practice: Counselor's Perceptions questionnaire. Results suggest that primary mode of induction used for counselors in schools could best be described as "sink or swim." Novice counselors were expected to function in isolation with minimal support and supervision. (NB)
ISSN:0036-6536