An experimental study in the development of career materials

• Main Author: Lara, Maria Virginia B.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 1973
• Subjects: Vocational guidance; Educational counseling; Counseling
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/224
• Institution: De La Salle University

This study aims to : 1) determine whether viable career materials can be developed from data gathered using simple methods of research, namely: observations, interviews, and field observations 2) demonstrate competence in developing vocational guidance materials using action research and field observation as research techniques 3) determine whether it is possible to perfect such techniques for material development 4) develop the data gathered in a systematic manner as to provide career materials suited to all levels of students in the school system - from kindergarten through fourth year high school and 5) test whether a career continuum such as that followed by the Funds for Assistance to Private Education-De La Salle Career Materials Development Project lends itself to materials development. The primary data used for this study were derived from action research and field observation, following program guides of the FAPE-De La Salle Career Materials Development Project. Secondary data were derived from encyclopedias, books, newspapers, journals, pamphlets, and industry studies. Furniture manufacturers and industry experts were interviewed and production processes were observed during plant tours. An interview schedule perfected by the FAPE-De La Salle Career Materials Development Project based on Hoppock's Outline for the Study of an Occupation (1967) was used for the interviews. The model used for this study was Viardo's Career Continuum which was developed from two career continuum models in Ohio State (Essex, 1971) and University of Hawaii (Ryan, 1973). Based on the projects done for this study, it was concluded that viable career materials suited to the Philippine setting can be developed from data gathered using simple methods of research namely observations, interviews, and plant visits. Competence can be developed in guidance counseling using action research and field observation for developing career materials. Materials development projects can be incorporated into counselor-training programs and techniques for materials development can be developed and improved. The Viardo Career Continuum adapted by the FAPE-De La Salle Career Materials Development Project showed important significance for human resource development in the Philippines.