Abstract
Objectives The purpose of this study is to explore the types and characteristics of high school students' self-growth experiences through counseling psychology subject classes.
 Methods This study utilized the Q methodology. A Q sample of 33 questions was determined through literature, open-ended questionnaires, and 1:1 in-depth interviews, and 30 high school sophomores who experienced counseling psychology subject classes were selected as P samples through objective sampling. After classifying the Q sample in the forced distribution method within the 9-point scale distribution, it was analyzed using the QUANL-PC program.
 Results As a result of the analysis, the perception of self-growth experience was found to be three types. Type 1 is the ‘Insight growth type’, which shows the characteristics of gaining insight into oneself and understanding others deeply through various activities in class. Type 2 is the ‘Self-esteem growth type’, which shows the characteristics of evaluating and respecting oneself as a person of value, such as not caring about others anymore and expressing one’s opinion appropriately. Type 3 is the ‘Initiative growth type’, showing active participation in each class and concentrating on the class, showing the characteristics of being satisfied with the process-oriented evaluation.
 Conclusions In line with the pursuit of individuality and diversity in the 2022 revised curriculum, counseling psychology is secured as a high school credit system subject, so students can choose subjects that they cannot learn at school, and an empirical curriculum for experts with professional careers to understand counseling psychology. can satisfy students' desire for self-growth.
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
