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C A R E E R D E V E L O P M E N T & C O U N S E L I N G :
W H AT ’ S T H E P L A N ?N A C A C E S S E N T I A L S O F P R O F E S S I O N A L
D E V E L O P M E N T
A L I C E L . R O B E RT S O N , S C H O O L C O U N S E L O R
C H A N T I L LY H I G H S C H O O L
T R A N S I T I O N S
What knowledge do
our students need?
What skills do they
need?
HOW DO YOU SUPPORT STUDENTS’ CAREER DEVELOPMENT?
Knowledge?
Skills?
H O W T O P L A N A C O M P R E H E N S I V E C A R E E R P R O G R A M
GROUND LESSONS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
Theories of Career Development
• Differ in perspective
• Complement each other
• Set of assumptions, typically based on research to explain human
behavior
• Strengths & weaknesses of theories
– Multicultural perspective?
– Single explanation?
CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY
• ‘Trait and Factor’ Theory, Vocational Choice Theory
– People are most satisfied with their work when there is a good match between the characteristics of their work and themselves
• Social Learning Theory of Career Choice
– People choose their careers based on what they have learned
– Factors that influence career choice:
• genetic influences
• environmental conditions and events
• learning experiences
• task approach skills (e.g., self-observation,
goal setting and information seeking)
CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY
• Theory of Circumscription, Compromise, and Self-
Creation (Gottfredson)– Men and women tend to differ in their occupational aspiration
– Circumscription: the process of eliminating unacceptable occupational alternatives based primarily
on gender and social class
Stages of Circumscription
Stage 1 (3-5 years) – Orientation to Size and Power
Stage 2 (6-8 years) – Orientation to Sex Roles
Stage 3 (9-13 years) – Orientation to Social Valuation
Stage 4 (14+ years) – Orientation to Unique Self
– Compromise: the process of modifying career choices due to limiting factors, such as availability of
jobs
CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY
• Life Span/Life Space Theory (Donald E. Super)– Each of us has a self-concept – how we see ourselves, how we would like to be seen, how we think
others view us
– Influenced by culture, family, experiences, events, etc.
– Perception of how well we can do in a specific area is either increased or decreased by the kind of
reinforcement we receive
– People live out their vocational self-concept through their choice of work
ASCA & VIRGINIA STANDARDS
ASCA & VIRGINIA STANDARDS
OFFER PROGRAMS EARLY & OFTEN
SELF-AWARENESS AND CAREER AWARENESS
IDENTIFY AND ARTICULATE SKILLS & INTERESTS
PROGRAMS SHOULD BE FUN & ENGAGING
‘THE PARTY’ GAME
Retrieved from:
http://www.schcounselor.com/2012/07/career-cafe-preparation-career-interest.html
THINKING OUTSIDE ‘THE BOX’
Retrieved from:
http://corneroncharacter.blogspot.com/2013/
04/outside-box-guest-post.html
UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY & ONLINE RESOURCES• Virginia Career View – www.vacareerview.org
– Grades K to 5
– Grades 6 to 8
– Parent Resources
• Missouri Dept. of Education - https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/school-counseling
• California Career Zone - www.cacareerzone.org
• Learn More Indiana – www.learnmoreindiana.org
• My Next Move – www.mynextmove.org
• School Counselor Blog – www.schcounselor.com
• Kahoot – www.getakahoot.com
COORDINATE & COLLABORATE WITH TEACHERS
CELEBRATE
& SHARE
SUCCESSES!
REFERENCES
• Hanover Research. (2012). Effective career awareness and development programs for k-8 students.
Retrieved from https://isminc.com/pdf/research-free/school-head/3376
• Leung, S.A. (2008). The big five career theories. In J.A. Athanasou & R. van Esbroeck (Eds.),
International handbook of career guidance. Retrieved from
http://www.realtutoring.com/career/bigFiveTheory.pdf
• Liedtkah, K.D. (2014, November 1). Six steps to a colossal career program. American School
Counselor Association. Retrieved from
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/magazine/blogs/november-december-2014/six-steps-to-a-
colossal-career-program
• The School Counselor Kind. (2015, August 29). Beginning of the year office photos & info.
Retrieved from https://theschoolcounselorkind.wordpress.com/2015/08/29/beginning-of-year-
office-photos-info/