An Introduction to Career Learning & Development 11-19

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 schoolplanning and implementing career learning activities in the curriculumcollaborative working and engagement between schools, colleges and Connexions services, as well as with parents, community and business organisationskey organisations and where to find useful resourceseffective teaching and learning - active, participative and experiential learning approachesissues of ethics, values, equality and diversityguidance 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.a

Part A: Perspectives 1. Theoretical perspectives 2. Research perspectives 3. Policy perspectives Part B: Practice 4. Leadership and strategy 5. Career learning and development in the curriculum 6. Teaching and learning 7. Challenging issues 8. Staff development 9. Effectiveness and improvement 10. Collaborative working Part C: Possibilities 11. Careers work of the future 12. Careers work of the future: the view from the bridge