Pedagogical Practices in CACREP Accredited Group Counseling Courses: A Content Analysis

ABSTRACT

The authors use qualitative content analysis to examine common pedagogical practices in master’s level group counseling classes. The results suggest a focus on knowledge rather than skill outcomes, an emphasis on experiential and didactic methods of instruction, and a heavy emphasis on written assignments as the evaluation method. Implications for teaching and research are briefly explored.

Keywords:

• Group counseling
• instructional strategies
• pedagogy

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Notes on contributors

Rachel Vannatta

Rachel Vannatta, Ph.D., LCPC, is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and 455 Counseling at Immaculata University.

Sam Steen

Sam Steen, Ph.D., is an associate professor and Faculty Chair in the Department of Psychoeducational Studies at the University of Arizona.