The Theory and Practice of Vocational Guidance
The Theory and Practice of Vocational Guidance

Author: Barrie Hopson

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-06-28

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 1483181251

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The Theory and Practice of Vocational Guidance: A Selection of Readings is a compilation of papers that discusses theoretical foundations and practical applications of vocational guidance. The book presents 36 articles that cover various concerns in career counseling, both in theory and in practice. The first part of the text deals with theoretical concerns in vocational guidance, such as model for the translation of self-concepts into vocational terms; social factors in vocational development; young workers in their first jobs; and the criteria of vocational success. In the next part, the book presents the practical issues, which include needed counselor competencies in vocational aspects of counseling and guidance; an occupational classification for use in vocational guidance; psycho-social aspects of work; and key concepts in the use of psychological tests in vocational guidance. The book will be of great use to any professionals, but will be most useful to those involved in career counseling, such as human resource practitioners, school counselors, and college career advisers.

Vocational Psychology
Vocational Psychology

Author: Harry Levi Hollingworth

Publisher:

Published: 1916

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13:

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In the present volume Professor Hollingworth makes a distinctive and notable contribution to applied psychology: determining the qualities of men with reference to their fitness for the work of the world. Central in interest and promise stands the psychological test. Professor Hollingworth presents the results of such testing, both in relation to the variety of human traits and in the grading of individuals by reference to the measure of the quality which each possesses. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved).

Handbook of Vocational Psychology
Handbook of Vocational Psychology

Author: W Bruce Walsh

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-05

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 1135625476

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Vocational psychology, which is the science that helps inform social policy about work issues, improve career interventions and conduct research is glad to have this handbook. The third edition, with cutting edge contributors examines the field now and p

Career Counseling
Career Counseling

Author: W. Bruce Walsh

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-02-04

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 131778524X

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Career Counseling aims to link the past and the present, and to look to the future for significant developments in this critical field. Seven current methods are examined in detail: * the Trait-and-Factor approach * the Person-Centered approach * the Psychodynamic approach * the Developmental approach * the Social Learning approach * the Social Psychological approach * Computer Assisted Career Counseling Written to inform practicing vocational counselors and students about the practical and applied aspects of various counseling approaches, this book will help them maintain a data-based objectivity.

Vocational Guidance and Career Development in the Schools: Toward a Systems Approach
Vocational Guidance and Career Development in the Schools: Toward a Systems Approach

Author: Edwin L. Herr

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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USA. Monograph on the potential significance of integrated vocational guidance and career development as a subsystem within the educational system - advocates an operational research approach in this area of educational technology, discusses the purposes, needs and methods of counselling, the availability of careers information, the accessibility of work experience and vocational training, etc., and covers psychological aspects, sociological aspects and cultural factors of occupational choice (incl. Girls'). References.

Guidance and Counselling in India
Guidance and Counselling in India

Author: Ram Nath Sharma

Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 9788126903511

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Guidance And Counselling Is Very Important Part Of Activity In Educational Institutions All Over The World, But In India Literature On This Subject Is Very Scanty. In The Present Book, Guidance And Counselling In India, An Attempt Has Been Made To Fulfil This Need In The Wake Of Changing Pattern Of Socio-Economic, Socio-Educational And Socio-Cultural Systems Which Are Forming Complex Shape Owing To Advancement In Science And Technology And Changing Nature Of Human Behaviour And A Person S Adjustment With His Family, Community And Society.After Classifying The Concept Of Guidance, The Book Studies Its Relationship With Educational Specialities, Its Areas, Its Types Such As Self-Guidance And Guidance To Other Individuals. It Proceeds To Discuss Professional Counselling And Explains Counselling Of Individuals And In Groups. It Examines Counselling For Vocational Development And Leisure Time Guidance.The Subjects Discussed In The Book Include : Guidance Services In India, Student Counselling, Group Guidance, Collection, Filing And Dissemination Of Occupational Information, Psychological Aspects Of Vocation, Vocationalisation, Vocational Guidance, The World Of Work And Occupations, Institutions Of Higher Learning And The World Of Work, Job Analysis, Educational Guidance, Pupil Personnel Work In Indian Schools, New Pattern Of Education And Guidance Services, Guidance And Counselling In Indian Colleges And Universities, Ueigb And Usab, Individual Testing And Non-Testing Devices In Guidance, Guidance In Adolescence, Guidance Of Problem Children, Guidance Of Backward Children And Guidance Of Gifted Children. The Book Ends With A Look At The Future Development Of Careers Education And Guidance And Highlights Some Useful Strategies For Change.This Voluminous Work On Guidance And Counselling Fulfills The Requirements Of Students, Teachers, Psychologists, Professional Counselors And Practitioners In This Field.