Li, Liu & Werts

Counselor Trainees’ Lived Experiences of Online Learning During COVID-19

Dan Li, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
Yanhong Liu, Syracuse University
Rebecca C. Werts, University of North Texas


https://doi.org/10.9743/JEO.2024.21.4.2

Abstract

In this phenomenological study, we explored what and how 15 counselor trainees experienced online learning, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. We identified three emerging themes that illuminated the essence of their online learning experiences: (a) multifaceted factors contribute to counselor trainees’ satisfaction with online learning; (b) counselor trainees constantly compare online learning to in-person learning; and (c) counselor trainees’ online learning is interfaced with COVID-19. We also provided implications for counselor educators and supervisors in the light of our findings. Finally, we highlighted the limitations of our study as well as the directions for future research.

Keywords: online learning, remote learning, counselor trainees, COVID-19 pandemic, phenomenology


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