Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
Author ORCID Identifier
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0887-5587
Document Type
Empirical Research Article
Keywords
Human Development and counseling course, Memoir project, Counselor Education, Group work in counseling class, Multicultural education
Subject Area
Counselor Education
Abstract
This study explored the experience of eight master-level students in completing a group memoir project in a Human Development and Counseling course. The project required students to read a memoir and analyze the character using human development theories with a group of students. Adopting a phenomenological approach, themes were generated to describe the students’ experiences, including making the course more engaging, contextualizing diverse human development experiences, building emotional connections with the characters, developing critical thinking about application of human development theories, enhancing learning experience with teamwork, and balancing the structure and flexibility in the project. Implications for counselor educators were also provided.
Public Significance Statement
This study offers practical insights for counselor educators seeking to enhance student engagement and learning in human development courses. Implementing a group memoir project allows students to apply theory to real-life narratives, promotes cultural awareness, and supports collaborative learning, which helps students make abstract concepts more accessible and meaningful in counseling practice.
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.70013/yq0fizab
Recommended Citation
Xiong, Y., Cheng, S., & Sun, X. (2025). Master-Level Counseling Students’ Experiences of Completing a Group Memoir Project in a Human Development and Counseling Course. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 19(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.70013/yq0fizab
