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Understanding group leader affect as a factor for career education programming.

Marlon C Johnson¹, Melinda M Gibbons², Kody Sexton²

¹Seminary of the Southwest, 501 E. 32nd Street, Austin, TX 78705, USA.

International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance

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Group leader emotions significantly influence career education programs. Flexibility and understanding the connection between facilitator affect and student engagement are key for successful program delivery.

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Career education Group leader affect SCCT

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* Career Education
* Educational Psychology
* Program Facilitation

Background:

* Group leader affect is crucial for program success.
* Understanding facilitator emotions can improve program outcomes.
* Case study methodology provides in-depth insights into program dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

* To investigate the impact of group leader affect on career education program facilitation.
* To identify key themes related to group leader emotions and experiences.
* To provide recommendations for enhancing career education programming.

Main Methods:

* A case study design was employed.
* Data were collected from 16 program staff members.
* Focus groups and blog posts were utilized for data gathering.

Main Results:

* Five major themes emerged: Emotions During Intervention, Flexibility, Student Engagement and Connections, Support from Program Staff, and School Culture.
* Group leader affect directly influences program facilitation.
* Reciprocity exists between facilitator affect, participant engagement, and program buy-in.

Conclusions:

* Career educators should prioritize flexibility in program delivery.
* Regular evaluation of group leader affect is recommended.
* Acknowledging the interplay between facilitator emotions and participant engagement is vital for program success.