Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
Document Type
Article
Keywords
writing feedback, counselor education, growth mindset, zone of proximal development
Subject Area
Counseling, Counselor Education
Abstract
Emerging counselors often are expected to demonstrate mastery of learning objectives through the written word. In this article, we address how counselor educators can implement simple and effective strategies for developing proficient, reflective, and self-regulated student writers. We propose three frameworks from academic literature to shape a pedagogical writing approach germaine to the principles of counselor education: growth mindset, sociocultural theory of cognitive development, and constructive feedback typology. In addition to highlighting strategies to design developmental writing assignments with intentionality, we illustrate how to harness counseling skills to provide writing feedback that promotes insight and personal growth beneficial for counseling students' overall professional development.
Recommended Citation
Webster, L. C., Hastings, T. M., & Garrett, K. (2023). Effective Writing Strategies and Feedback in Counselor Education. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 17(2). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol17/iss2/9