ERIC Number: EJ1107731
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Aug
Pages: 22
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Supervision for School Psychologists in Training: Developing a Framework from Empirical Findings
Gibbs, Simon; Atkinson, Cathy; Woods, Kevin; Bond, Caroline; Hill, Vivian; Howe, Julia; Morris, Sue
School Psychology International, v37 n4 p410-431 Aug 2016
Similar to other professional disciplines, the importance of supervision within school psychology has attracted considerable attention within recent years. Despite this, systematic review of current literature reveals a dearth of empirical literature proposing underlying theoretical structures. This study extends recent qualitative research by surveying 310 school psychology students undertaking a preparatory doctoral training programme within the 12 approved universities in England and Wales. Data were obtained from a 21-item closed questionnaire developed from previous empirical findings and subjected to Exploratory Factor Analysis. Findings reveal three key supervisory components: Safe space for authentic learning, instructional support, and reference points for professional learning. Comparisons with other theoretical models are made and implications for practice explored. A framework for professional practice, based on key findings and other important theoretical developments, is proposed.
Descriptors: Supervision, School Psychologists, School Psychology, Qualitative Research, Foreign Countries, Questionnaires, Factor Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Clinical Supervision (of Teachers), Focus Groups, Correlation, Multivariate Analysis, Doctoral Programs, Student Surveys, Likert Scales
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England); United Kingdom (Wales)
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