Interdependent perspective of functions and relations perceived by school counselors ESL teachers, European American, and Latino students

Graduation date: 1998This paper presents the results of a qualitative research study conducted with school counselors from four middle schools in Oregon and their interaction with Latino and European American students. The relationship maintained with ESL programs is\ud explored. This document includes the research problem, a short overview of the\ud researcher's professional experience, literature review, and methodology. The literature review examines the history of the Latino population in the United States, language use, socioeconomic dynamics, and major issues. The literature also includes a history of school counseling, English as a Second Language (ESL), and bilingual programs. The methodology includes the research paradigm, sampling methods, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation. A summary of a description of events, emerging patterns, and theoretical constructs is included. Implications for counselor training programs, middle school counselors, and ESL instructors are postulated