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It is important that schools deliver career education and career services to all students in order to develop the capacity of students to adapt to a changing world of work. From ethical and accountability viewpoints, school career education programs and career services should be evidence-based, known to improve student career development outcomes and cost-effective. In this practical text, experienced career guidance professional, Catherine Hughes, shows how to design and deliver career services for students in the upper middle and secondary years (typically Years 7-12) that are cost-effective and that adopt a strategic approach to the application of career interventions known to improve student career development. Essential reading for career practitioners, school leadership teams, and curriculum coordinators, topics covered include: * cost-effective approaches to career service delivery in high schools * effectiveness of different career treatment modalities * the cognitive information processing approach to differentiated career service delivery * using the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale in a differentiated career service delivery model. This is book two in the series Careers Work in Schools, written to support the work of career development facilitators in schools - from those charged with teaching a work-related subject for the first time to seasoned school-based career practitioners wanting to refresh their knowledge, understanding and practice.

Sven Klaiber diskutiert die Frage, wie Angestellte an Organisationen gebunden werden koennen, in denen sie bereits tatig sind. Auf Basis einer quantitativen Studie zeigt er umfangreiche Zusammenhange zwischen den lernfoerderlichen Aspekten der Arbeit und der Bindung der Mitarbeitenden an ihren Arbeitgeber auf. Vor dem Hintergrund des aktuellen Fachkraftemangels, der Organisationen vor grosse Herausforderungen stellt, entwickelt der Autor theoretische und praktische Vorschlage fur die Personalarbeit in Unternehmen.

The readiness of school students to make and implement career decisions as they approach the transition from school to work can vary greatly. Many students find having to choose from a wide range of options confusing and sometimes stressful. Career services in schools help young people not only to make these decisions wisely but also to develop attitudes, skills and knowledge to prepare for and adapt to multiple learning and work transitions throughout their life.In this practical text, experienced career guidance professional, Catherine Hughes, provides the reader with an overview on developing, planning and delivering best practice school-based career development programs and services. Topics covered include:typical career questions asked by middle and secondary schools studentspractical application of career theoriestools and techniques to support careers work in schoolstips for design, delivery and evaluation of school career servicesThis is book one in the series Careers Work in Schools, written to support the work of career development facilitators in schools - from those charged with teaching a work-related subject for the first time to seasoned school-based career practitioners wanting to refresh their knowledge, understanding and practice.

Expertinnen und Experten zeigen in Originalbeitragen, wie an verschiedenen Stellen von der Grundschule bis zur Wahl einer weiteren Ausbildung nach der Grundausbildung Bildungsverlaufe beeinflusst werden, beispielsweise durch die Foerderung von verhaltensauffalligen Kindern in der Grundstufe, durch die Gestaltung von Selektionsverfahren in die Sekundarstufe I oder durch die Organisation der Berufsorientierung vor der Sekundarstufe II. Der Sammelband vereint neue theoretische Ansatze und empirische Befunde, die auf aktuellen, langsschnittlichen Datensatzen beruhen.

Matthias Reckzugel liefert eine praktische Sammlung kurz gefasster Tipps und Tricks fur die erfolgreiche Durchfuhrung von Moderationen und Prasentationen - von der Gestaltung von Foliensatzen, deren Prasentation bis hin zur Moderation von Vortragen und Diskussionen sowie dem Umgang mit Stoerungen. Der Autor legt hier ein essential vor - eine Darstellung der wesentlichen Anforderungen zur kurzfristigen Umsetzung. Denn dies ist klar: Um eine Moderation oder Prasentation kommt heute kaum jemand herum! Es sind wichtige, nicht zu vernachlassigende und nicht zu unterschatzende Aufgaben in Studium und Beruf, zu denen die Leserinnen und Leser hier vielfaltige Anregungen finden.

This study investigated the factors that influence students' choice of career in secondary school. Questionnaire was used to obtain data. The sample consisted of 100 students from four schools in Ijebu Ode local Government area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Data collected was analyzed using person moment correlation co-efficient. This was used purposely to test the relationship that exist between the variables. The findings revealed that factors such as family background, peer group pressure, societal valued jobs and the school environment directly influence students' choice of career. By counseling implication, secondary school students need adequate guidance from their parents and school counselors to avail them the chance of making the right career choice.

Career development in the 21st century presents many challenges and opportunities to adolescents. They must navigate a complex and rapidly changing world of work influenced by technology, globalisation and fluctuating economic conditions.My System of Career Influences (MSCI) (Adolescent) is a qualitative tool which can be administered in individual counselling sessions or in a group setting. It is ideally suited as a resource for classroom-based career education programs. It consists of a workbook that is completed by young client(s) and the Facilitator's Guide. The Guide contains career decision case studies and suggested learning activities that are particularly useful for practitioners working in school contexts to introduce career concepts and terms. The MSCI workbook is designed so that it can be administered on two separate occasions. The MSCI has applicability across cultures and can accommodate a wide array of career issues. This Facilitator's Guide describes the Systems Theory Framework of career development that provides the theoretical background to the MSCI as well as a step-by-step user guide to conducting the MSCI (Adolescent) process using the MSCI (Adolescent) Workbook (sold separately).With its attention to an holistic and storied approach to career intervention, My System of Career Influences (MSCI) (Adolescent) is an essential resource for all career practitioners working with adolescents.

Career development in the 21st century presents many challenges and opportunities. Throughout your life you will make countless decisions and experience numerous transitions. Each decision may be subject to a range of influences, for example people you know may give you an opinion, you may be attracted to a particular place or a particular salary, or you may simply want a change. No two people will have the same pattern of influences. The My System of Career Influences (MSCI) (Adolescent) is a qualitative career assessment reflection process based on recent developments in theory and practice. It encourages a narrative and story-based approach to your career development. It has been used successfully with adolescents, including school students, in one-on-one career counselling sessions as well as in a group setting. This client booklet is to be used in conjunction with the MSCI (Adult) Facilitators Guide.