ERIC Number: EJ1232820
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Publication Date: 2019-Dec
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Identifying the Training Experiences and Needs of Bilingual School Psychologists
Vega, DesireƩ; Wolf, Jaclyn N.; Barton, Dylan O.; Stathatos, Michele; Iurino, Charlotte; Hammer, Lily
Psychology in the Schools, v56 n10 p1687-1699 Dec 2019
The purpose of this pilot study was to better understand the training experiences of bilingual school psychologists (BSPs) and identify their training needs in the provision of psychological services to English language learner students. The secondary aims of the study were to determine how school psychology programs can better prepare BSPs and incorporate best practices in bilingual competencies into their training models. Six BSPs (Spanish/English-speakers) participated in the study; findings revealed four themes related to their training experiences: (a) programmatic limitations, (b) assumption that language equals competence, (c) going beyond the classroom, and (d) experiential training. In addition, as a result of their training experiences, the BSPs provided training recommendations in two major areas: (a) trainers and (b) culturally relevant curriculum. Implications for school psychology trainers will be provided.
Descriptors: Bilingualism, School Psychologists, School Psychology, Counselor Training, Psychological Services, English Language Learners, Best Practices, Spanish, English, Barriers, Misconceptions, Language Attitudes, Counselor Attitudes, Competence, Experiential Learning, Culturally Relevant Education
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