Contributions and Limitations in the Use of Computers in Counselor Training

Abstract

This article examines the role of computer technology in counselor preparation. Three aspects of counselor training—acquisition of facts and theory, development of specific skills, and personal and professional development—are discussed in terms of the potential contributions and limitations of computers in training efforts.

Assessing Counselor Education Students' Attitudes Toward Computers and Multimedia Instruction

“…Computers have become important tools in today's society and have proven beneficial in the field of education (Alpert, Pulvino, & Lee, 1984;Lee & Pulvino, 1988;Morton, 1996;Phillips, 1984). Technology has had an amazing effect on lives, in general, and on education, in particular.…”

Computers in Counselor Education: Four Years After a Special Issue

“…The concept of computer literacy additionally necessitates an understanding of the ethical issues relevant to using computers to provide counseling services. Phillips (1984b) discussed the utility of computerized training applications in terms of three counselor education tasks, "acquisition of facts and theory, development of specific skills, and personal and professional development" (p. 186). She pointed out that computer applications can be developed to assist in the first two tasks, but not the third.…”