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Describe what brought you to this research:
I conducted my fieldwork at an alternative school site with a high foster student population. I became quite interested in the relationship between academic achievement and future success, with a more specific consideration for how I could support the development of skills and work habits that lead to higher levels of intrinsic motivation. The exploration of possible selves would help create a clear vision, with actionable steps to help reach that vision, ultimately leading students to better understand their short and long term potential for success.
What was your specific research question?
How can my implementation of a Possible Selves exploration group impact student’s motivation in school?
What are you currently doing as a credentialed practitioner?
I am currently a school counseling practitioner within Alahambra Unified School District, located in Orange County, California. Additionally, I am utilizing my affiliations with ASCA and the Chi Sigma Iota International counseling honors society to continue my professional development in the field of counseling.
Seeing My Future More Clearly: How the Pursuit of Possible Selves Can Increase Academic Motivation
Seeing My Future More Clearly: How the Pursuit of Possible Selves Can Increase Academic Motivation
Abstract
Abstract
School Counselors can support students develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits that all students need to be successful in school. Foster youth at an alternative site however have difficulty finding school intrinsically interesting and do not seem to make the connection between academic achievement and future success. The researcher utilized a two-cycle mixed-method action research approach and Possible Selves (Markus & Nuris, 1986) to support students with career/college exploration and making personal goals. Findings showed that students benefited from utilizing the tools the researcher provided the students such as SMART goals to establish well planned and specific academic goals. Students also found that they were much more prepared for their senior year next year.
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