an article by V. Scott Solberg, L. Allen Phelps, Kristin A. Haakenson and Julie F. Durham (Boston University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA) and Joe Timmons (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA) published in Journal of Career Development Volume 39 Number 6 (December 2012)
Abstract
Individualised learning plans (ILPs) are being implemented in high schools throughout the United States as strategic planning tools that help students align course plans with career aspirations and often include the development of post-secondary plans.
Initial indications are that ILPs may be an important method for helping students achieve both college and career readiness.
Parents, teachers, and students indicate that ILPs result in students selecting more rigorous courses, better teacher-student relationships, and positive parent-school relations.
This article describes the emergence and nature of ILPs, promising practice strategies as well as challenges associated with gaining whole school buy-in, and the potential for career and vocational research.
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Thursday, 29 November 2012
Thursday, 30 August 2012
A multi-method approach to studying the relationship between character strengths and vocational interests in adolescents
an article by René T. Proyer, Nicole Sidler, Marco Weber and Willibald Ruch (affiliation(s) not provided) published in International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance Volume 12 Issue 2 (July 2012)
Abstract
The relationship between character strengths and vocational interests was tested.
In an online study, 197 thirteen to eighteen year-olds completed a questionnaire measuring character strengths and a multi-method measure for interests (questionnaire, nonverbal test, and objective personality tests).
The main findings were that intellectual strengths yielded primarily relations with investigative and artistic interests. Social interests demonstrated relations with strengths of transcendence and other-directed strengths and enterprising interests with leadership strengths.
The implications of the findings for practice are highlighted.
Abstract
The relationship between character strengths and vocational interests was tested.
In an online study, 197 thirteen to eighteen year-olds completed a questionnaire measuring character strengths and a multi-method measure for interests (questionnaire, nonverbal test, and objective personality tests).
The main findings were that intellectual strengths yielded primarily relations with investigative and artistic interests. Social interests demonstrated relations with strengths of transcendence and other-directed strengths and enterprising interests with leadership strengths.
The implications of the findings for practice are highlighted.
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