ERIC Number: ED659995
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 104
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ISBN: 979-8-3835-8235-0
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Constructivism and Perceived Benefit of Experiential Learning in School Psychology Internships
Kristi Moore-Hamil
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University
Previous research demonstrated the variety of learning environments in which experiential learning is used, as well as how constructivism plays a role in education and learning. This study was designed to fill the gap in literature by examining the extent to which participants viewed an experiential learning opportunity as beneficial in relation to constructivist supervision and years since graduation. The following research questions were asked in this research study: Do constructivist qualities (warm and nondirective relationship, past and present experience, and acceptance of various styles), gender, and the number of years since graduation predict perceived benefit experienced by the student? Is there a unique ability of constructivist qualities, gender, and the number of years since graduation to predict perceived benefit experienced by the student? Is there a variable or combination of variables that best predict perceived benefit experienced by the student? A correlational predictive design was used for this study. Participants were recruited through social media, including social media groups specific to school psychologists. Fifty-eight participants completed the survey in its entirety, with a majority of the participants being women (54 out of 58). Results from a multiple linear regression analysis showed that constructivist qualities, gender, and the number of years since graduation collectively did predict perceived benefit experienced by the student (F(5, 52) = 4.05, p = 0.004, R[superscript 2] = 0.280). Analysis also showed a unique ability of gender to predict perceived benefit experienced by the student ([beta] = 0.910, t = 2.427, p < 0.020). A follow-up stepwise analysis showed the warm and nondirective relationship component of constructivism alone accounted for 17.8% of the variance and combined the warm and nondirective relationship component of constructivist and gender accounted for 25.7% of the variance. Future research may wish to open up the study to other professions and area of education, for generalizability purposes. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), School Psychologists, Internship Programs, Educational Environment, Experiential Learning, Social Media, College Graduates, Student Attitudes, Time to Degree, Gender Issues, Teaching Styles, School Psychology, Educational Benefits
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