Teachers' perceptions of school psychologists: a literature review

Abstract

This paper provides a literature review and critical analysis of the research surrounding teachers' perceptions of school psychologists. The purpose of this study is to understand how helpful the school psychologist's current role is to teachers. A clearer understanding of teachers' perceptions of school psychologists may be used to facilitate further development of the school psychologists' role. Continued development of their role ensures that professionals working in the schools are used to their fullest potential. The paper concludes with a proposal for a study to evaluate the differences in teachers' perceptions of school psychologists providing a broad role will be perceived more positively by teachers than school psychologists functioning in a traditional role.