Describes an effort to apply a theoretical perspective developed in one country (United States) to cope with the increasing demand for career services and limited funding in another country (United Kingdom). Explains the process used in the transnational career theory adaptation project and discusses the implications for adaptation among other…

This paper explores how vocational, occupational, practical or indeed experiential education can assist in the development of "phronesis" or practical wisdom within the responsible learner. It proposes that formalized, institutionalized education might inhibit the development of phronesis in the quest for knowledge. We propose that…

The last decade has seen significant interest in research associated with outdoor education and outdoor learning in the UK. However, there has been little research into the perspectives of those staff, particularly women, who make available outdoor experiences to various groups in different situations and locations. The importance of understanding…

This paper reviews career education in the UK's statutory, further and higher education sectors, and finds that, despite considerable changes in theory, provision remains based on the traditional DOTS model of decision learning, opportunity awareness, transition learning and self-awareness. It is argued that the persistent and hegemonic status of…

Focuses on the labor force participation decision made by 16-year-olds. In addition to identifying factors to explain the decision to leave school early, merits of the added/discouraged worker hypothesis and the explanatory powers of economic versus social variables are discussed. (Author/CH)

Employees in 5 organizations (n=104) participated in career-focused discussions. Analysis of 162 effective and 36 ineffective discussions showed that effective discussions produced multiple, often long-lasting, outcomes including clearer future direction, self-awareness, opportunity awareness, and better feelings about oneself and work. (Contains…

Meta-abilities are cognitive skills, self-knowledge, emotional resilience, and personal drive, which make a critical difference in coping with change and taking initiative. Interviews with 96 British managers confirm that their individual development took place at the meta-ability level and played a critical role in their ability to have an impact…

A study of 130 male and 91 female managers found that more younger women than men were in senior roles. Younger women achieved seniority faster than women over 35. However, once younger women have broken the glass ceiling at lower levels, they encounter new barriers at higher levels. (SK)

Women's career development proceeds differently from that of men and few career models incorporate women's varying life experiences. As long as women step off the career track to meet family responsibilities, they will be at a competitive disadvantage in career advancement. (Contains 56 references.) (JOW)

Data from 457 British workers (75% response) supported the need for gender-specific models of career success. Women's achievements were influenced chiefly by merit, lack of domestic responsibilities, and favorable organizational and opportunity structures; men's were influenced by personality and societal opportunity structure. (SK)

Summarizes an exploratory study that interviewed educational managers at different career stages concerning their conceptions of educational management training. For experienced managers, significant aspects of their expertise centered on developing a considered, inclusive approach to decision making, delegation of responsibility, and a…

The relationship of a mentor's perceptions of his/her career success, mentoring he/she received, personality, and the amount of mentoring he/she provided was investigated in a sample of 176 administrators. Results indicated that the amount of mentoring respondents reported they had provided was positively associated with their objective and their…

As yet little research into the perspectives of Chinese students studying in mainland China's Higher Education Institutions has been undertaken. This paper explores the issue of students' support needs and presents the findings of a study carried out in 2005-2007 at a public university in North East China. The Action Research method used…

Reviews the position of women in the United Kingdom labor market and the increasing complexity of their employment patterns. Criticizes current career theory for girls and women and examines enhancers and inhibitors of women's career development. Briefly discusses promising developments in theory-building for girls and women, together with some…

Focus groups in the British construction industry revealed that women face such barriers as employment conditions, lack of training, image and reputation, age criteria, male networks, and negative attitudes. Increasing awareness of opportunities, improving training, implementing flexible hours and childcare, and providing networking and mentoring…