Selection of consultees in school mental health consultation

Judith Landon Alpert, Linda M. Ludwig, Linda Weiner

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Abstract

To further understanding regarding the selection of teacher consultees, 15 mental health consultants completed a questionnaire. Consultants ranked teachers in their school consultation placements on ability to meet academic and socioemotional needs of children, receptivity to change, and likability. Next, after indicating which teachers they would most and least like to work with, consultants rated the teachers on nine 5-point rating scales. In general, results indicate that most preferred consultees, in comparison to least preferred consultees, are perceived as less needy of assistance around issues concerning children and lessons, more responsive to consultation, and more likable. It appears that teachers most in need of assistance are not selected for consultation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)59-66
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of School Psychology
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1979

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology

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