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Career Development for the 21st Century: Preparing Students for
Lifelong Learning and Transition to the World of Work
Instructor:
Doug Manning
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/EEUC
Location: Kelowna
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UVic ?
SFU ?
UBC
Date:
July 4-13, 1994
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Course Number: ?
ED-D 487
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374 ?
EDUC 412
Days:
Monday-Saturday ?
Section Number: ?
P63 ?
T2.00 ?
96R
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
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TT or Cat Number:
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56677
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99239 ?
32745
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide participants with an overview of Career Development Education through engagement
in a critical examination of current research and the major issues, including: curriculum relevancy, a changing global
economy, current labour market trends, business and labour partnerships, and the emerging role of technology.
As one of the three goals of education, Career Development facilitates lifelong learning and the acquisition of skills
needed to meet the challenges of a changing workplace. Strategies will be explored to assist teachers in designing practical
Career Development (K-12) activities through an integrated curriculum and 'applied academic' approach in the classroom
and in the workplace. Educators will have the opportunity to investigate a range of exemplary programs and services, such
as Career Preparation, Cooperative Education, Job Shadowing, Mentoring, Apprenticeship, and other initiatives, at all
levels of the school system from Primary through Graduation.
The course is also designed to help participants to develop plans for local initiatives that attempt to address local issues. It
will be presented in the context of current educational and social policy change and in a climate of increased inclusion of
students with diverse needs.
INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
Doug Manning has extensive experience in Career Program Development. He has taught life skills, social studies and
career-related curriculum for the Central Okanagan School District for 12 years and has developed a variety of programs
for SD#23 students including, "Job Shadowing", 'Community Presenters", "Interactive Field trips" etc. He also introduced
and supervised the use of CHOICES technology, and initiated and developed the Work Ethic List system for recognizing
students with exemplary attitude and effort in their school studies.
Manning is a well-known guest speaker on topics related to Career Development. He is the author/co-author for several
development units and handbooks used in secondary schools.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1.
Pre-course assignment #1 (Interview) ...............................................................
15%
2.
Pre-course assignment #2 (personal development plan) ...................................
5%
3.
Group project (designing initiatives).................................................................30%
4.
Individual paper/Critical analysis of a Career Education initiative...................20%
5.
Dialectical Notebook/Book of Readings ...........................................................10%
6.
Personal Vision Statement (oral & written components due last day)..............20%
READINGS
The Career Development Handbook
prepared by members of the Career Education Society of B.C. and published by the
B.C. Ministry of Education.
Career Paths
student newspaper and career planning guide developed by YES Canada in conjunction with the Ministry of
Education and the Federal government.