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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
Notes
- Abstract:
- The purpose of this qualitative study was to ascertain the perceptions of elementary school counselors in a school district in Florida toward integrating computer technology in the comprehensive guidance program. The methodology of this qualitative investigation began with the selection of a random sample of nine elementary school counselors that met established criteria in three categories of elementary school counseling experience levels – 0-5 years, 6-10 years, and for 11+ years. A total of four surveys were conducted in which the participating counselors answered questionnaires on their knowledge of computer technology, and three other surveys under the Concepts-Based Adoption Model (CBAM) on their knowledge and perceptions relating to Theoretical Framework, Expression of Concern, and Behavioral Indicators. Thereafter, interviews were conducted with the participants based on a prepared questionnaire. The data collected from these surveys and the interview responses were analyzed, sorted, and summarized. The findings of this investigation revealed the extent of the counselors’ knowledge of computer technology and perceptions relating to the use of computer technology in the counseling process and administrative functions. It reflected the counselors’ knowledge, readiness, and needs to enter the change process, and integrate computer technology in their counseling activities and administrative duties. Counselors were found to have a limited knowledge of computer technology, used it mostly in administrative duties and communication, and displayed very little use in counseling activities. They expressed that administrative duties and non-counselor assignments gave them no time to learn about computer technology on their own. They indicated that they needed a program of training courses, workshops in applications, and time saving techniques in using the computer in their administrative functions.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2007.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 114-124).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Carlos A. Insignares. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- LB1027.6.I67 2007_InsignaresCarlos ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- LB1027.6.I67 2007 ( lcc )
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