High school learners views on benefits derived from attending career talks: Need for sound career guidance
Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa
| Field | Value | |
| Title | High school learners views on benefits derived from attending career talks: Need for sound career guidance | |
| Creator | Makola, Zamandlovu S. Saliwe, Pumeza Dube, Itumeleng Tabane, Ramodungoane Mudau, Awelani V. | |
| Description | Tertiary institutions in South Africa are experiencing alarming undergraduate drop-out rates. This has partly been attributed to students’ inadequate preparation, and failure to gather information on, and planning for, their careers. The need for sound career guidance at the high school level is key, making the role of Life Orientation (LO) increasingly prominent. The aim of this study was to determine what benefits high school learners derive from attending career talks. To this end, a qualitative study was conducted with Grade 10 learners studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) at a township high school in Mamelodi, Tshwane. Data were collected using a qualitative questionnaire and analysed thematically. The findings demonstrated the importance of role models sharing information on their careers and work experiences. Another finding pertained to the importance of information on diverse careers, for the development of learners’ career self-efficacy as students of STEM in a township high school context. The findings highlight the importance of LO teachers organising career workshops. The study will benefit the Department of Basic Education, businesses, and employers as key stakeholders, by helping to enhance the career development of future employees and entrepreneurs. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2021-09-28 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/td.v17i1.1082 | |
| Source | The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa; Vol 17, No 1 (2021); 8 pages 2415-2005 1817-4434 | |
| Language | eng | |
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