ERIC Number: ED665991
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 89
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ISBN: 979-8-5160-8344-0
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The Lived Experiences of Non-Spanish Speaking High School Counselors Who Work with a Large Hispanic English Language Learner Student Population
Angelle L. Guillion
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Holy Cross
The enrollment of Hispanic English Language Learner students in public schools across the United States continues to rise. This increase in enrollment emphasizes the need for more Spanish speaking school counselors. In high schools with large populations of Hispanic English Language Learners, non-Spanish speaking high school counselors are in constant need of faculty or staff members to assist in translation. This study focused on the experiences of non-Spanish speaking high school counselors who provide services to a large population of Hispanic English Language Learner students. In this qualitative study, individual interviews were conducted with 8 non-Spanish speaking high school counselors. The results of this qualitative study yielded six key themes: (1) language barrier, (2) using a translator, (3) academic challenges, (4) cultural differences, (5) resources, and (6) having patience and being present. [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: School Counselors, Experience, Spanish Speaking, High School Students, Hispanic American Students, English Learners, Public Schools, Translation, Barriers
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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