A Comparison of Principal and School Counselor Self-Efficacy During the Pandemic: Lessons to Be Learned

Authors

Tara Hornor, The CitadelFollow
Lee A. Westberry

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine principal and school counselors’ experiences transitioning to virtual counseling during the COVID-19 pandemic, the factors influencing their sense of confidence, and successes and challenges associated with the transition to virtual educational environments. Study participants characterized the transition to virtual leadership and counseling as challenging and reported decreased self-efficacy levels. Participants identified three common salient categories of challenges associated with the transition to virtual work, including difficulty maintaining accountability, decreased work/life balance, and learning new technology. Principals reported experiencing more support and successes resulting from the transition to virtual leadership than school counselors, providing several important implications for practice in increasing support for school counselors.

Recommended Citation

Hornor, Tara and Westberry, Lee A. (2022) "A Comparison of Principal and School Counselor Self-Efficacy During the Pandemic: Lessons to Be Learned," Journal of Educational Leadership in Action: Vol. 8: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62608/2164-1102.1120
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/ela/vol8/iss2/6

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