Theoretical framework
As a researcher, one must consider the theoretical structures and methodologically reflect on research. This proposal proforma will inform and outline aspect of a conceptual paper that is intended to contribute to the award of Master of Education – Guidance, and Counselling. With this in mind, the focus of the research has drawn the writer to research an area in the field of professional identity for counsellors, in order to inform and influence professional practice. The conceptual paper will follow the methodology from a qualitative perspective. It will involve the formation of questions which are more general at the start and become more focused as the study progresses and literature is analysed. Collection of data …show more content…
A brief review of what is already known about professional identity will be presented as follows. At this point of the study, the details are not exhaustive of what is …show more content…
A common thread of thought suggests that professional identities are established as counsellors cultivate attitudes about their professional roles, involvement within the profession, ethical standards, and learning styles that reinforce higher-level cognitive functioning (Dong, Miles, Abell & Martinez, 2018). Dall’Alba (2009) described becoming a professional as a transformation that is unique to each individual. Some literature addressed the unique role of the counsellor within a school setting and links to impact on student achievement. DeKruyf, Auger & Trice-Black (2013) discussed potential roadblocks and offers suggestions for action within schools. To date in the literature review for the study there has been limited information on the concise steps to undertake to develop professional identity as it is perceived to be a very individual progression, and is referred to in the literature as a developmental process rather than an outcome, which begins in training and continues throughout one's career. This informs the writer that professional identity may be best studied with emerging research qualitative methods/paradigms/grounded theory orientation (Brott & Myers, 1999), allowing the theoretical categories to emerge from the
As a researcher, one must consider the theoretical structures and methodologically reflect on research. This proposal proforma will inform and outline aspect of a conceptual paper that is intended to contribute to the award of Master of Education – Guidance, and Counselling. With this in mind, the focus of the research has drawn the writer to research an area in the field of professional identity for counsellors, in order to inform and influence professional practice. The conceptual paper will follow the methodology from a qualitative perspective. It will involve the formation of questions which are more general at the start and become more focused as the study progresses and literature is analysed. Collection of data …show more content…
A brief review of what is already known about professional identity will be presented as follows. At this point of the study, the details are not exhaustive of what is …show more content…
A common thread of thought suggests that professional identities are established as counsellors cultivate attitudes about their professional roles, involvement within the profession, ethical standards, and learning styles that reinforce higher-level cognitive functioning (Dong, Miles, Abell & Martinez, 2018). Dall’Alba (2009) described becoming a professional as a transformation that is unique to each individual. Some literature addressed the unique role of the counsellor within a school setting and links to impact on student achievement. DeKruyf, Auger & Trice-Black (2013) discussed potential roadblocks and offers suggestions for action within schools. To date in the literature review for the study there has been limited information on the concise steps to undertake to develop professional identity as it is perceived to be a very individual progression, and is referred to in the literature as a developmental process rather than an outcome, which begins in training and continues throughout one's career. This informs the writer that professional identity may be best studied with emerging research qualitative methods/paradigms/grounded theory orientation (Brott & Myers, 1999), allowing the theoretical categories to emerge from the