An Introduction to Career Learning and Development 11-19 is an
indispensible source of support and guidance for all those who need to
know why and how career learning and development should be planned,
developed and delivered effectively to meet the needs of young people.
It is a comprehensive resource providing a framework for career
education conducive with the realities of lifelong learning, enterprise,
flexibility and resilience in a dynamic world. It discusses the key
under-pinning theory and policies and provides straight-forward,
practical advice for students and practising professionals. Experts in
the field provide essential guidance on:
- development and leadership of career education strategies in school
- planning and implementing career learning activities in the curriculum
- collaborative working and engagement between schools, colleges and
Connexions services, as well as with parents, community and business
organisations
- key organisations and where to find useful resources
- effective teaching and learning - active, participative and
experiential learning approaches
- issues of ethics, values, equality and diversity
- guidance on self-evaluation, making the most of inspection, and
quality standards and awards.
An Introduction to Career Learning and Development 11-19 is an
invaluable guide for teachers, teaching support staff, careers guidance
professionals and all other partners in the delivery of CEIAG who wish
to enhance their understanding of current and emerging practice and
provide support that can really make a difference to young people's
lives.
