Preparing Students for Diverse Careers: Developing Career Literacy with Final-Year Writing Students
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| Title: | Preparing Students for Diverse Careers: Developing Career Literacy with Final-Year Writing Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Bennet, Dawn, Robertson, Rachel |
| Source: | Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice. 2015 12(3). |
| Availability: | University of Wollongong. Available from: Centre for Educational Development and Interactive Resources. Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia. Tel: +61-2-4221-3140; Fax: +61-2-4225-8312; e-mail: jutlp@uow.edu.au; Web site: http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Undergraduate Students, Career Education, Career Readiness, Knowledge Level, Literacy, Career Development, College Seniors, Writing for Publication, Electronic Journals, Student Journals, Internship Programs, Portfolios (Background Materials), Labor Market, Employment Potential, Liberal Arts, Focus Groups, Computer Mediated Communication, Foreign Countries, Web Sites |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| ISSN: | 1449-9789 |
| Abstract: | Graduates from generalist science and arts degrees can face diverse careers characterised by portfolios of simultaneous, self-managed roles. This paper reports from a study on identity and career literacy in which final-year professional writing and publishing students developed an ePortfolio and engaged in open blogging during their industry internships. The ePortfolio emerged as a vehicle through which identity was challenged and negotiated with educator and peer support. However, students engaged only when the ePortfolio was mandated, and deep engagement was the result of the ePortfolio being presented as a practical career development tool. Findings suggest that the combination of ePortfolio and internship is an effective strategy for developing the career literacy needed for the transition to graduate life. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 36 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1085102 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Graduates from generalist science and arts degrees can face diverse careers characterised by portfolios of simultaneous, self-managed roles. This paper reports from a study on identity and career literacy in which final-year professional writing and publishing students developed an ePortfolio and engaged in open blogging during their industry internships. The ePortfolio emerged as a vehicle through which identity was challenged and negotiated with educator and peer support. However, students engaged only when the ePortfolio was mandated, and deep engagement was the result of the ePortfolio being presented as a practical career development tool. Findings suggest that the combination of ePortfolio and internship is an effective strategy for developing the career literacy needed for the transition to graduate life. |
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| ISSN: | 1449-9789 |
