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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 20
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Identity Development and School Climate: The Role of the School Counselor
Nassar-McMillan, Sylvia C.; Karvonen, Meagan; Perez, Theresa R.; Abrams, Lyndon P.
Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development, v48 n2 p195-214 Fall 2009
The authors examined aspects of school climate pertaining to issues of diversity at 2 elementary schools, conducting focus groups with students, school personnel, and parents. Findings indicated that degree of parental involvement and interaction regarding issues of diversity affect the school climate. Recommendations for school counselors are presented. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, School Counselors, Educational Environment, Identification (Psychology), School Culture, Counselor Role, Elementary Schools, Student Diversity, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Parent Attitudes, Grade 5, Counselor Attitudes, Socioeconomic Status, Socioeconomic Influences, Cultural Differences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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