Careers Guidance Theories and Models

Table of Contents

1. Careers Guidance - Supporting Students in their Career Decision Making
2. Careers Guidance - Theories and Models Underpinning Careers Guidance
3. The Philosophy of Student Support
4. What is Careers Guidance (in the context of the tutor role)?
5. Theories underpinning Careers Guidance
6. Two models for Careers Guidance Interviewing
7. Further Reading
8. Self Test Questions
9. Further Information

Careers Guidance - Theories and Models Underpinning Careers Guidance

This short guide has been prepared to help you understand some of the theory that underpins careers guidance and will give you an overview of two models of guidance, which can help you structure careers support as part of your tutorials.

1. The Philosophy of Student Support

2. What is Careers Guidance (in the context of the tutor role)?

3. Theories underpinning career decision making

4. 2 Models of Guidance -

a) Egan - A 3 stage model of helping a student plan their career

b) A Rogerian Approach

5. Further Reading

6. Self-Test Questions

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