英文摘要 |
The study aimed to discuss the promotion of adaptive guidance in junior schools through the implementation of career exploration activities. Using the qualitative research method, semi-structured interviews were conducted in this study with six students who started in 2014 academic year and graduated in 2017 from one of Yunlin County’s junior high schools. Data analyses were carried out by the content analysis method to explore students’ motivation and learning effects for participating in career exploration activities. There were two main findings from this research: participation motivation and learning effects. Regarding participation motivation, three aspects were concluded. First, interests guided students on the slection of the nature of the technical arts training groups they participated. Second, students expected the participation would bring benefits to their high school application. Third, teachers and classmates influenced the directions and decisions of junior high school students’ career development. In terms of learning effects, there were four areas of main findings. First, hands-on courses of technical arts training programs could help students uncover their potentials and bring up the joy of learning. Second, short-term career exploration activities combined with hand-on courses was helpful for students in exploring vocational groups. Third, career development education courses paired with various activities could assist students in self-exploration. Fourth, the portfolios of Career Counselling Manual for Middle School effectively helped students think about the career directions and provide parents and children with communication information. Based on the findings, relevant suggestions are proposed. |