Title: Practical strategies for school counsellor leadership: the leadership challenge model
Abstract:AbstractIt is crucial to the progression of the school counselling profession that counsellors-in-training receive the training, knowledge, and practice in leadership that they need to counter systemi...AbstractIt is crucial to the progression of the school counselling profession that counsellors-in-training receive the training, knowledge, and practice in leadership that they need to counter systemic challenges that they may face. Effective leadership practices have been shown in research to be instrumental in promoting program delivery success in the school counselling profession. However, the preparation and eventual practice for leadership engagement of these professionals have been questioned in the literature and further suggests the need for counsellor educators to provide more structural leadership approaches with their students. This article explores the Leadership Challenge Model (Kouzes & Posner, 1995) as a framework for bridging leadership theory and practice through practical strategies applicable to Counselor Education programs. The strategies introduced may be useful in preparing school counsellors for more effective leadership practices. Additional informationNotes on contributorsMargaret ShillingfordM. Ann Shillingford-Butler, PhD, is an assistant professor of Counselor Education at the College of William & Mary, School Psychology & Counselor Education, 301 Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA. Email: mashillingford@wm.edu. She has several years of experience as a professional school counsellor prior to completing her doctorate at the University of Central Florida. She has a keen interest in the role of the professional school counsellor as agents of change.Read More
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-11-20
Language: en
Type: article
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Title: $Practical strategies for school counsellor leadership: the leadership challenge model
Abstract: AbstractIt is crucial to the progression of the school counselling profession that counsellors-in-training receive the training, knowledge, and practice in leadership that they need to counter systemic challenges that they may face. Effective leadership practices have been shown in research to be instrumental in promoting program delivery success in the school counselling profession. However, the preparation and eventual practice for leadership engagement of these professionals have been questioned in the literature and further suggests the need for counsellor educators to provide more structural leadership approaches with their students. This article explores the Leadership Challenge Model (Kouzes & Posner, 1995) as a framework for bridging leadership theory and practice through practical strategies applicable to Counselor Education programs. The strategies introduced may be useful in preparing school counsellors for more effective leadership practices. Additional informationNotes on contributorsMargaret ShillingfordM. Ann Shillingford-Butler, PhD, is an assistant professor of Counselor Education at the College of William & Mary, School Psychology & Counselor Education, 301 Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA. Email: mashillingford@wm.edu. She has several years of experience as a professional school counsellor prior to completing her doctorate at the University of Central Florida. She has a keen interest in the role of the professional school counsellor as agents of change.