Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2015
Publication Source
School Psychology International
Abstract
School psychologists often have the opportunity to work with students and families from varied backgrounds and cultures. While this can be an exciting and enriching part of the job, it can also be daunting for some practitioners, particularly those who are inadequately prepared. A number of strategies have been implemented in school psychology training programs to improve students’ intercultural competency.
This exploratory study investigated the results of one university’s short-term study abroad program for school psychology graduate students. Pre- and post- intercultural development assessments were given to school psychology graduate students who completed a course abroad; results were compared to students who took the same course on campus in the United States.
Findings indicated that there was no measurable growth in intercultural competence in either group. Implications for school psychology training programs, suggestions for future research, and ways to improve intercultural competency among school psychologists are discussed.
Inclusive pages
375-392
ISBN/ISSN
0143-0343
Document Version
Postprint
Copyright
Copyright © 2015, The Author(s)
Publisher
Sage Publications
Volume
36
Issue
4
Peer Reviewed
yes
eCommons Citation
Davies, Susan C.; Lewis, Abigail A.; Anderson, Amy E.; and Bernstein, Elana R., "The Development of Intercultural Competency in School Psychology Graduate Students" (2015). Counselor Education and Human Services Faculty Publications. 45.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/edc_fac_pub/45
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Comments
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