Career Counselling in South African Higher Education: Moving Forward Systemically and Qualitatively
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| Title: | Career Counselling in South African Higher Education: Moving Forward Systemically and Qualitatively |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Watson, M., McMahon, M. |
| Source: | South African Journal of Higher Education. 2009 23(3):470-481. |
| Availability: | Unisa Press. Preller Street, P.O. Box 392, Muckleneuk, Pretoria 0003, South Africa. Tel: +27-24-298960; Fax: +27-24-293449; e-mail: sajhe@vodamail.co.za; Web site: http://www.sajhe.org.za |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2009 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Higher Education, Systems Approach, Foreign Countries, Career Development, Career Counseling, Guidelines, Case Studies, Blacks, College Students |
| Geographic Terms: | South Africa |
| ISSN: | 1011-3487 |
| Abstract: | In the context of a rapidly transforming society, the present article discusses issues facing career counselling in higher education in South Africa. Using the Systems Theory Framework of career development, the article considers the multi-levelled and multi-layered national and international context in which the challenges facing career counselling are located. Through a case study of a Black South African higher education student, an application of a qualitative career assessment approach is described as one practical response to these challenges. The opportunity for career counsellors to respond proactively by coordinating a systemic response to the limitations of their discipline in higher education in South Africa is proposed. (Contains 1 figure.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 45 |
| Entry Date: | 2011 |
| Access URL: | https://www.sajhe.org.za/ |
| Accession Number: | EJ935192 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In the context of a rapidly transforming society, the present article discusses issues facing career counselling in higher education in South Africa. Using the Systems Theory Framework of career development, the article considers the multi-levelled and multi-layered national and international context in which the challenges facing career counselling are located. Through a case study of a Black South African higher education student, an application of a qualitative career assessment approach is described as one practical response to these challenges. The opportunity for career counsellors to respond proactively by coordinating a systemic response to the limitations of their discipline in higher education in South Africa is proposed. (Contains 1 figure.) |
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| ISSN: | 1011-3487 |
