Career Education Programming in Three Diverse High Schools: A Critical Psychology--Case Study Research Approach

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Title: Career Education Programming in Three Diverse High Schools: A Critical Psychology--Case Study Research Approach
Language: English
Authors: Ali, Saba Rashe, Yang, Ling-Yan, Button, Christopher J., McCoy, Thomasin T. H.
Source: Journal of Career Development. Aug 2012 39(4):357-385.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 29
Publication Date: 2012
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: High Schools, Test Results, Student Evaluation, Self Efficacy, Career Education, Focus Groups, Social Change, Psychology, Critical Theory, Intervention, Case Studies, Empowerment, Pretests Posttests, Occupational Aspiration, Career Development, Career Choice, Measures (Individuals), White Students, Student Diversity, Hispanic American Students, Economic Status, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Program Implementation, Program Effectiveness, Rural Areas, Rural Schools
Geographic Terms: Iowa
DOI: 10.1177/0894845311398131
ISSN: 0894-8453
Abstract: From a critical psychology perspective, Prilleltensky and Nelson advocate for research that has explicit focus on social change and can allow for full participation and empowerment of those under study. The current article describes the collaborative development, implementation, and evaluation of a career education program within three ethnically and economically diverse rural high schools. Using case study methodology, the authors examined the effects of the "A Future in Iowa Career Education" (FICE) program using three different sources of data (pre-post test results, student evaluations, and focus groups). Context-specific results indicated the program was associated with increases in self-efficacy and career aspirations and had practical strengths and weaknesses. Results are discussed in terms of current literature and practical implications are provided. (Contains 7 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 29
Entry Date: 2012
Accession Number: EJ973169
Database: ERIC
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