Career Development Theories

Total Hours in Course162

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes48

Independent study hours98

Date of course confirmation19.06.2013

Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design

Course developers

Mehānikas un dizaina institūts

Vija Dišlere

Dr. paed.

lect.

Jānis Pāvulēns

Mg. ed.

Course abstract

Course of study contributes to knowledge acquisition and promotes students' understanding of the major career development theories, presents the best scientists G. Holland, D. Super, E. Grinzberg, J. Krumbolc, A. Roe, Sh. Fukuyama, M.Savickas, W.Patton, and M.McMahon who made efforts in developing the theories of career development and help develop an orientations for using theories in the career counsellor’s practice.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge: able to explain career development theories and their use in practice - Test 1, 2, 3, 4.
Skills to analyze, to compare and to evaluate career development theories - homeworks
Competence - able to reasonably express their views on career development theories - seminars.

Course Content(Calendar)

Description of the content:
1. The theoretical basis of career development - 4h
2. Career development support system for lifelong learning in the context of the European Union and Latvia - 4h
3. Trait and Factor Theory - 4h
4. Developmental theories or Life – span theory - 4h
Test No 1
5. Theory of occupational allocation (Opportunity structure) - 4h
6. Behavioral theory, Social learning theory - 4h
7. Society interactive theory - 4h
Test No 2
8. Personality development theory - 4h
9. Theory of rational choice of profession - 4h
10. Women (gender), career development theory, racial, ethnic and cultural aspects - 4h
Test No 3
11. System Theory framework. Basic concepts of the systems approach. - 4h
12. Chaos Theory of Careers - 4h
13. Constructivist (constructionist) approach - 4h
14. Life design paradigm for career construction - 4h
15. Boundaryless and protean career theories - 4h
16. Career theories in knowledge society - 4h
Test No 4

Requirements for awarding credit points

Oral examination or cumulative assessment of semester work.

The exam assignment consists of characteristics and comparison of two career development theories.

All tests and homework must be credited.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Independently worked out the conspectus of the career development theories suitable for a Master Thesis theme – 5 pages, must be submitted electronically.
Constructivism sources in career theories - a conspectus, 3 pages, must be submitted electronically.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The content of the material presented and the ability to discuss and argue students’ views will be assessed in the practical works and discussions.
The ability to select information about career development theories, analyse and evaluate them, draw conclusions and justify them will be assessed in tests.
Independent homework is evaluated according to the criteria specified in them.
The exam will be evaluated in the 10-balls system.
Exam evaluation in the case of a semester cumulative assessment is (max can get 100 points; 10 points make exam marks for 1 ball):
• independent work and participation in lectures, seminars and practical work during the class - 40 points;
• 1st test – 15 points;
• 2nd test – 15 points;
• 3rd test – 15 points.
• 4th test – 15 points

Compulsory reading

1. International Handbook of Career Guidance. J.A.Athanasou, R.Esbroeck (Eds.).N.Y.: Springer Science +Bussines Media B.V., 2008. 741 p. ISBN: 978-1-4020-6229-2; e-ISBN: 978-1-4020-6230-8;
2. Oļehnoviča E. Karjeras attīstības atbalsts un teorijas. No: Karjeras attīstības atbalsts: izglītība, konsultēšana, pakalpojumi. Jelgava: Jelgavas tipogrāfija, 63.-135.lpp. Pieejams: http://viaa.gov.lv/files/news/727/karjeras_attiistiibas_atbalsts_2008.pdf
3. NICE Handbook for the Academic Training of Career Guidance and Counselling Professionals. C.Schiersmann, B.-J.Ertelt, J.Katsarov, R.Mulvey, H.Reid, P. Weber(Eds.). Heidelberg: Heidelberg University, 2012. 127 p. ISBN 978-3-944230-03-0. Available: http://www.nice-network.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/NICE_Handbook_full_version_online.pdf
4. Savickas M. (2011). Career Counseling. Washington: American Psychological Association.
5. Sharf R.S. Applying career development. Theory to Counselling. Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2006. 468 p. ISBN: 0-534-27245-21.
6. Swanson J.L., Found N.A. Career Theory and Practice. Learning Through Case Studies. 3rd ed. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, 2015. ISBN 978-1-4522-5669-6

Periodicals and other sources

1. Journal of Vocational Behavior. Published by Elsevier Science. ISSN (printed): 0001-8791. ISSN (electronic): 1095-9084. Pieejams ScienceDirect: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00018791
2. Journal of Career Development. SAGE Publications. ISSN: 0894-8453. Pieejams: http://jcd.sagepub.com/
3. Karjeras atbalsts. VIAA. Pieejams: http://viaa.gov.lv/lat/karjeras_atbalsts_redir/karjeras_atbalsts/karjeras_atbalsts_jaunumi/
4. Karjeras centrs. Pieejams: http://www.karjerascentrs.lv/
5. Karjera. NVA. Pieejams: www.nva.lv
6. List of Journals „Careers in Theory”. Pieejams: http://careersintheory.wordpress.com/journals/

Notes

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