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Discussion Post: Putting it All Together- Summarizing Theories of Career Development
Career development plays a significant role in the counseling practice, regardless of the setting. Accordingly, most counselor licensure and school counselor certification exams include questions concerning career development theory and practice. In this assignment, you will summarize the primary aspects of the traditional and recent career counseling theories discussed over the past two weeks. Keep these notes to help you prepare for your credentialing exam(s) post-graduation.
To Prepare for the Activity
I. Review the Learning Resources concerning traditional and recent theories of career development presented over the past two weeks.
II. Access the "Putting It All Together: Summarizing Theories of Career Development" template located in the Week 3 Learning Resources.
Task
I. Complete the "Putting It All Together: Summarizing Theories of Career Development" chart located in the Learning Resources.
II. Complete the reflections questions at the bottom of the chart. Compare and contrast traditional and recent theories of career development and discuss new insights you gained regarding the applicability of these theories to marginalized populations since the Discussion.
Putting It All Together: Summarizing Theories of Career Development
The purpose of this chart is to synthesize information concerning the various career theories discussed throughout the course, as well as to serve as a tool for NCE preparation. Complete the chart with the appropriate information, using your textbook as a reference.
Theory
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Key Concepts
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Goals of Career Counseling
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Super's Life-Space, Life-Span Theory
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Holland's Theory of Types
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Gottfredson's Theory of Circumscription and Compromise
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Krumboltz's Learning Theory of Career Counseling
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Lent, Brown, and Hackett's Social Cognitive Career Theory
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Cognitive Information Processing
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Brown's Values-Based, Holistic Model of Career and Life-Role Choices and Satisfaction
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Hansen's Integrative Life Planning
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Post-Modern Approaches
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Reflection Questions:
I. In 2-3 paragraphs, compare and contrast one traditional theory of career counseling and development with one recent theory of career counseling and development. What are the major differences in how each theory describes the career decision-making process and goals for career counseling?
II. In 2-3 paragraphs, discuss any insights you have gained about the use of traditional and recent career theories with diverse and/or marginalized populations in your area of specialization. How do cultural issues affect career counseling? What have you learned about specific populations (e.g., persons with disabilities, gender minorities, etc.) that you did not know previously? How might you use this information in the future?