ERIC Number: EJ1188032
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 16
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An Examination of Sense of Community in School Counseling Hybrid Courses
Shi, Qi; Weber, Melody R.
Journal of Interactive Online Learning, v15 n2 p107-122 Win 2017
The purpose of this study is to investigate students' feelings of and desire for a sense of community (SOC) in hybrid school counseling courses and to identify contributing factors associated with students' feelings of and desire for SOC. Results showed that the majority of the participants either moderately or strongly desired SOC; however, about half of the participants reported lower than average scores in feelings of SOC. Female students and those who were enrolled in the theory course, had part-time jobs, had more advanced computer skills, and had fewer completed course credits were more likely to score higher in the total scores of feelings of SOC. Students who were in the theory course and had completed fewer course credits were more likely to perceive a higher level of SOC in the Learning Community Subscale. Students' answers to the qualitative question revealed that students perceived the hybrid format as very flexible and they enjoyed the hybrid experiences. Discussions and implications of the results were included.
Descriptors: Sense of Community, School Counseling, Counselor Training, Blended Learning, College Students, Student Attitudes, Gender Differences, Part Time Employment, Computer Literacy, Credits, Scores
University of Alabama. 152 Rose Administration, P.O. Box 870104, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. Web site: http://www.ncolr.org/jiol
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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