Shaping Young Journalists: Exploring the Lived Experiences of School Paper Advisers.
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| Title: | Shaping Young Journalists: Exploring the Lived Experiences of School Paper Advisers. |
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| Authors: | Porras, Bea C.1 beaporras29@gmail.com, Jajalla, Jobell B.2 |
| Source: | International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research & Innovation (IJMERI). May2026, Vol. 4 Issue 2, p532-548. 17p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Educational support, *Journalism education, *Qualitative research, *Time management, Thematic analysis, Journalistic ethics, Journalists |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this research was to understand the challenges faced by advisers in this field, how they navigate these challenges, and the valuable insights they gain from their advising journey, curriculum development, and resource allocation in education programs. To answer the research questions, a qualitative research approach was employed. The participants were 10 school paper advisers, selected through purposive sampling, ensuring that only individuals with relevant experience in school paper advising were included. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews (IDI), and the interviews were transcribed, translated, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The results revealed a range of experiences among school paper advisers, including difficulties in teaching students with little experience, appreciating the growth and success of students, struggling in managing time effectively, observing growth in student's confidence and improvement to their work, offering support to students, and struggling with limited resources and lack of appreciation. Coping mechanisms varied, including using planning and prioritization to manage tasks, facilitating discussions to resolve issues, encouraging growth through support and inspiration, and implementing structured deadlines and quality control. Insights gained by students emphasized guiding students to responsibly report community issues, teaching students to write with honesty and integrity, monitoring students' progress and development is essential, and advocate for training and better support for advisers. The findings suggested that schools and institutions should implement structured training programs and allocate resources to equip advisers with the necessary skills and support to enhance student journalism and publication quality. This phenomenological study describes the lived experiences of school paper advisers in the public high schools and how they grapple with the difficulties, adapt to them, and acquire insights in mentoring student-journalists. The counsellors were purposively sampled and interviewed with a validated semi-structured tool. Six main themes emerged from the thematic analysis: teaching inexperienced students; times of appreciation; time management battles; building student confidence; student support; and resources and recognition. Advisers managed with structured planning, open communication, mentorship and quality control. Takeaways included ethics in journalism, student growth and the need for institutional support. The study suggests organization structure training, to provide adequate funding for a publication, and to incorporate campus journalism on to the curriculum in order to improve the quality of the publication and the effectiveness of the advisor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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