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ERIC Number: EJ864001
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Dec
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0165-0653
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International Counseling Trainees' Experiences and Perceptions of Their Multicultural Counseling Training in the United States: A Mixed Method Inquiry
Smith, Shannon D.; Ng, Kok-Mun
International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, v31 n4 p271-285 Dec 2009
This study examined international counseling students' (ICTs) experiences and perceptions of their multicultural counseling training (MCT) in the United States. The focus was on (a) relevance of the training, (b) effectiveness of the training methods, and (c) development of cross-cultural competence as trainees. Major findings indicated that ICTs found their MCT to be more useful in the areas of knowledge and awareness rather than in skill development. Dissatisfaction was expressed with training received; limited applicability to country of origin was noted. MCT in the US appears to reflect primarily a Westernized approach to teaching and learning related competencies. Implications and recommendations for counselors and educators are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Counselors; Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United States
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