South African learners transitioning into the world of work are currently lacking
adequate career education in schools. It is well documented that preparedness for the
world of work sets learners in a locus of control.
The main aim of this case study was to interpret learners’ reflections of selfconstructing
a career with the psychosocial construct of career adaptability as an
instructional scaffold. The study leaned on the life design for career construction
theory, a combination of the career construction theory of Savickas, and the selfconstruction
theory of Guichard. I utilised interpretivism as a research paradigm and
a single case study design. Following purposeful convenience sampling, sixteen
Grade 11 learners in a South African public school participated in Phase 1: a workshop
comprising five sessions. Phase 2 consisted of a focus group interview with eight
learners selected from the original group on their level of contribution and commitment.
Data collection included group reflection, reflective writing, observation, researcher
reflective field notes, and a focus group interview.
Six themes emerged from the thematic analysis of the data. Learners successfully
initiated career planning activities by reflecting on the career adaptability construct.
The research results suggest a need for an alternative approach in the manner career
education is presented in schools. This study hopes to provide insight into career selfconstruction
initiatives learners employ when using the career adaptability construct
as an instructional scaffold. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/27409 |
| Date | 01 1900 |
| Creators | Algra, Marlene |
| Contributors | Olivier, H. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xv, 204 leaves) : illustrations (chiefly color), application/pdf |
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