Chapter 20-School Counselor Preparation Within a Constructivist Framework

Question 1

What is Sternberg’s quote regarding constructivism and topic knowledge (school counselor course)?

Answer 1

“Content in the absence of thinking is inert and meaningless; but thinking in the absence of content is vacuous.”

Question 2

What are objectives for students in the school counseling course?

Answer 2

1. Take on a qualitatively new role (i.e., that of school counselor),
2. intermingle reflection and action
3. Blend support with challenge

Question 3

RE: school counseling course, using instructional practices that are responsive to the culture, background, and learning styles of students can:

Answer 3

Encourage inquiry, investigation, and introspection, while promoting active engagement in learning.

Question 4

What is a primary topic in the school counseling course?

Answer 4

CULTURE

Question 5

RE: school counseling course, instructors can also invite reflection and critical analysis-students can:

Answer 5

react, respond, and “question the unspoken assumptions that underlie current practice” and perspectives

Question 6

Re: school counseling course, what are ways to evaluate student learning?

Answer 6

1. curricular plans
2. instructional activities
3. Project-based, performance, and portfolio assessments
4. essay exams or weekly web-based essay questions on topic in previous class.