Using Learning Contracts in the Counselor Education Classroom

The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Delaney, Megan E.¹  O'Halloran, Kim C.² 

[1] Montclair State University;Montclair State Universtiy

关键词: Counselor preparation, graduate students, learning, assessment, adult students, learning contracts, learning styles;   

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

【 摘 要 】

Adult students in counselor education programs bring diverse experiences to the classroom. Inorder to attract and retain students, institutions are exploring multiple delivery systems ofinstruction. The following study provides an overview of learning styles and characteristics ofadult graduate students and explores the degree to which learning contracts may be a beneficialtool to positively impact student learning in the counselor education classroom. Surveys wereadministered pre- and post-participation in a master’s level counselor education classroomregarding the use of a learning contract. Results indicated that participants found the learningcontract to be useful and allowed the students to be more self-directed and connected with theirwork.

【 授权许可】

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