Utilizing Action Research to Improve Counseling Education Course Work for Culturally Diverse Students

Sabina de Vries, Deirdre McDonald, Mary Mayorga

This article informs counselor educators and psychologists on how to utilize action research to evaluate diverse students, course work, and to improve classroom instruction. A paucity exists in research investigating educational needs of diverse counseling students. The present action research study examined educational experiences of diverse counseling students enrolled in a research course. The sample consisted of 70% Hispanic/Latino students, and a little less than half were older adults; 80% of the participants were female. Quantitative and qualitative data was collected and analyzed. Findings, limitations, and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Action Research Quantitative Qualitative Diversity Counseling Students Older Students Hispanic/Latino Students Female Students Counseling Counselor Education