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Gitterman et al 1995
Citation Text:
Gitterman, A. et al. Office of Educational Research and Improvement ((ED), Washington DC, 1995). Outcomes Of School Career Development. EDO-CG-95-58.Editorial Comment:
Summary
Historically, the place of career education in the educational agenda has not been clear. No shared belief exists as to how schools ought to prepare students for adult life. This digest outlines a new model of career education. Schools need to have clear and specific outcomes for each aspect of personal growth and development for students. Goals, such as self-awareness, should enable students to analyse changing personal attitudes and values and explain how they relate to a range of choices. Subsequently, schools must embed career development into the curriculum, starting in the primary grades, and the program must take students out of the classroom and into the community.
Some approaches that can be used include going beyond providing information about jobs and the world of work and giving students a variety of work opportunities associated with a project or societal issues. Furthermore, since career, academic, and social developments are equally important; they should be equally represented in program planning and evaluation. Students' aspirations, interests, and career exploration skills must be included in educational programs to effectively address students' needs. Successful programs can help all students experience an enriched education.