Vocational guidance Prepared by: Paul Ebenezer 1 st year M.Sc. Nursing
What is vocation ?
Frank parsons-1908 Help People to learn about career Wrote a book Choosing a Vocation -1990 published Father of Vocational Guidance
Definition Is a Process of assisting the individuals to choose an occupation , prepare for it, and progressing in it. -Vocational Guidance Association A facilitative process, a service rendered to the individuals to aid in him choosing and adjusting to an occupation -John D. Crites
Need for vocational guidance Every vocation needs a certain educational and professional background. Fresh and new occupational outlets undreamt of before are emerging. To assist the students to have a reasonable estimate of their abilities and limitations, strike a balance between their aspirations and those of their parents.
Aims and Objectives of vocational guidance Acquire knowledge regarding the occupation. Discover his/her own potentials . To think critically regarding the choice of occupations. To evaluate his/her own capabilities & interests. Helps to develop a positive attitude towards the occupation.
Assist the pupil to secure the necessary information about facilities offered by educational institutions. Alerting the pupil to the long range training needed to become proficient in most lives. Helping the learner to learn the realization .
Functions of Vocational GUIDANCE DISCOVER INFORMATION ABOUT THEMSELVES. PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE DYNAMIC NATURE OF THE MORDEN WORLD. PROVIDES A FRAME OF REFERENCE AND ORIENTATION TO AN OCCUPATION, PROMOTE SELF UNDERSTANDING AND DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL PLANS . PROVIDING PLACEMENT SERVICES . PROVIDING FOLLOW UP SERVICES TO HELP THEM. TRAIN STUDENTS FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP,
PRINCIPLES Occupation is looked as a source of income to people. The individual needs to understand the total perspective of a vocation The selection of a vocation is not confined to a single, fixed decision, it is a series of social and personal factors. Vocational guidance is based on individual differences Different strategies need to be used to cater to the individual vocational needs of the students Vocational guidance service must fulfill the vocational needs of every student
Various approaches in vocational guidance (STRATEGIES) CAREER CORNER CAREER CONFERENCE CAREER TALK INDUSTRIAL VISITS SIMULATED INTERVIEWS VOCATIONAL COUNSELLING
CAREER CONFERENCE
INDUSTRIAL VISIT
Vocational interviews
Simulated counselling
Factors Affecting Vocational Development Family Personality Industrialization Public policy Vocational Adjustment Economic factors Ability
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE Each person should have free and easy access to educational and vocational guidance. Special target groups. Providers should meet recognised quality standards of counsellor training and service delivery and follow code of ethics. Should guarantee impartiality and confidentiality and proceed with client’s voluntary and active participation. Counsellors should have specified competencies & have to be supervised.
Assingment The functions of Vocational Guidance in Nursing Education.