School Counselor Praxis Flashcards
What is the purpose of the ASCA Model?
It outlines the components of a school counseling program that is integral to the school’s academic mission and is created to have a significant positive impact on student achievement, attendance and discipline.
What are the 3 ASCA domains?
Academic, Career, & Social/Emotional Development
What does MTSS stand for? What is it’s purpose?
Multi-Tiered System of Supports. It is a framework that helps schools identify students who are struggling academically and/or behaviorally. It includes a 3-tier system that breaks down the level of severity and intervention required to support that students.
What are the 3 tiers of MTSS?
Tier 1 - Universal Researched Based Core Instruction
Tier 2 - Specialized Targeted Intervention
Tier 3 - Individualized Intensive Intervention
What is the ASCA Mindset and Behaviors for Student Success for academic, career, and social/emotional development?
These are research based standards that describe the knowledge, attitudes and skills students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness and social/emotional development.
What are the 2 categories of the ASCA Mindset and Behaviors for Student Success?
- Mindset Standards
- Behavior Standards
What are included in the Mindset Standards?
- Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being
- Sense of acceptance, respect, support and inclusion for self and others in the school environment
- Positive attitude toward work and learning
- Self-confidence in ability to succeed
- Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes
- Understanding that postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success
How are the Behavior Standards broken up?
Into 3 categories: Learning Strategies, Self-Management Skills, and Social Skills
What is the role of a school counselor?
Provide Academic, Career/College Support, and social emotional support. Advocate for students, check in with students (could be personal or not), and attendance check ins, etc. Key responsibilities include individual counseling, group counseling, career planning, crisis intervention, and working with families and teachers to address student needs.
What are the major components of the ASCA National Model?
Define: Establish standards for students and professionals to follow
Manage: Gather data and adjust the program to meet the needs of the students and school
Deliver: Provide resources to help students reach their goals and resolve conflicts
Assess: Help counselors improve their program and evaluate their personal growth
What are the four sections of school counseling practice?
Define
Deliver
Manage
Assess
Explain “The Define” of school counseling practice.
This section covers the roles and responsibilities of a school counselor, human growth and development, understanding student diversity, and ethical and legal issues.
Explain “The Deliver” of school counseling practice.
This section focuses on the delivery of services which includes individualized counseling, group counseling, addressing specific student concerns, career planning, and promoting a healthy school environment.
Explain “The Manage” of school counseling practice.
This section focuses on managing a school counseling program, developing instructional content and assessments, and using technology to support counseling activities.
Explain “The Assess” of school counseling practice.
This section evaluates your knowledge of research-based practices in counseling and how to assess students’ needs and the effectiveness of interventions.
Why is it important to understand human growth and development as a school counselor?
It’s essential to know what practice and counseling intervention to use depending on the student’s developmental age and stage.
What is Piaget’s stages of cognitive development?
According to Jean Piaget’s theory, the stages of cognitive development are: sensorimotor (birth to 2 years), preoperational (2 to 7 years), concrete operational (7 to 11 years), and formal operational (12 years and up); each stage represents a distinct way of thinking and interacting with the world, progressing from basic reflexes to abstract reasoning.
What is Erikson’s Psychological Stages?
Erikson’s theory described the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan. Erikson was interested in how social interaction and relationships played a role in the development and growth of human beings.
Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust (Infancy from birth to 18 months)
Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (Toddler years from 18 months to three years)
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt (Preschool years from three to five)
Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority (Middle school years from six to 11)
Stage 5: Identity vs. Confusion (Teen years from 12 to 18)
Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation (Young adult years from 18 to 40)
Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation (Middle age from 40 to 65)
Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair (Older adulthood from 65 to death)
What is Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development?
The gap between what a learner can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance and support from a more knowledgeable person, like a teacher or peer, essentially representing the range of tasks a learner is close to mastering with assistance; it’s a key concept in his sociocultural theory of development highlighting the importance of social interaction in learning.
Explain the differences between cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Cognitive development is the process by which children learn to think, solve problems, and understand the world around them. It involves the growth of the brain and the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions.
Social development is the process of improving the well-being of people in society so they can reach their full potential. This can include language skills, self-esteem, conflict resolution, learning skills, independence, sharing, and communication.
Emotional development is the process of learning about emotions, understanding how they occur, and developing ways to manage them. This can include emotional regulation, empathy, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship building, and responsible decision making.
Why is student diversity important?
It embraces cultural, racial, and socioeconomic diversity and is vital
in school counseling.
What are the parts relating to student diversity?
Cultural competency, understanding cultural norms and values, and using this knowledge to build positive, supportive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
What are the challenges with student diversity?
Issues such as cultural identity, language barriers, and discrimination are also addressed, providing the counselor with tools to effectively support diverse students.
When it comes to ethics and legal issues, what must a school counselor follow?
Counselors must follow ethical guidelines that ensure student confidentiality, respect for student autonomy, and professional integrity.
When it comes to the legal aspects, what does school counseling include?
Understanding mandated reporting laws, the rights of students and parents, and the legal scope of a counselor’s role.
What part does ethics play when it comes to school counseling?
Ethical issues such as dual relationships, boundary-setting, and decision-making in the best interest of students are thoroughly reviewed.
