High School Career Education: Policy and Practice
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| Title: | High School Career Education: Policy and Practice |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Truong, Hanh Quah Theresa |
| Source: | Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy. Aug 2011 (123). |
| Availability: | Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada. Tel: 204-474-9004; Fax: 204-474-7564; e-mail: cjeapadm@cc.umanitoba.ca; Web site: http://www.umanitoba.ca/publications/cjeap |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 28 |
| Publication Date: | 2011 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | High Schools, Career Planning, Career Education, Foreign Countries, Educational Practices, Educational Policy, Interviews, Questionnaires, Counselor Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Student Needs, Comprehensive Guidance, Career Counseling, Participant Satisfaction |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| ISSN: | 1207-7798 |
| Abstract: | A considerable amount of research in a number of different jurisdictions has shown student dissatisfaction with career counselling in secondary schools. This article explores policy and practice by reflecting on two counsellor interviews and 35 student responses to a questionnaire about career education in a single Ontario high school. Students noted a level of certainty about their postsecondary plans, and reported experiential learning being most helpful to career planning. However, demands on counsellors' time are seen as substantial and dissatisfaction with program provisions remains high. High student-counsellor ratios, over-extended counsellor responsibilities and low student initiative suggest a need for different approaches to helping students plan for their postsecondary careers. (Contains 1 figure.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 33 |
| Entry Date: | 2011 |
| Accession Number: | EJ946403 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A considerable amount of research in a number of different jurisdictions has shown student dissatisfaction with career counselling in secondary schools. This article explores policy and practice by reflecting on two counsellor interviews and 35 student responses to a questionnaire about career education in a single Ontario high school. Students noted a level of certainty about their postsecondary plans, and reported experiential learning being most helpful to career planning. However, demands on counsellors' time are seen as substantial and dissatisfaction with program provisions remains high. High student-counsellor ratios, over-extended counsellor responsibilities and low student initiative suggest a need for different approaches to helping students plan for their postsecondary careers. (Contains 1 figure.) |
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| ISSN: | 1207-7798 |
