Íris M. Oliveira

Psychometric Properties of a Career Exploratory Outcome Expectations Measure

Social cognitive career theory and research are advanced by increasing attention to career outcome expectations and by applying this theory earlier in the life span. This article offers the career exploratory outcome expectations construct as a means of applying the more general construct of career outcome expectations during the childhood period and introduces the psychometric characteristics of the Career Exploratory Outcome Expectations Scale (CEOES). Employing data from 446 fifth graders and item response theory (IRT), the CEOES presents a one-dimensional structure with a four-category Likert-type response scale. Favorable results of person- and item-separation reliability were found and the scale appears to perform equally well for both genders. The CEOES also demonstrated concurrent validity through positive associations with established self-efficacy measures. The CEOES constitutes a useful measure to study aspects of career outcome expectations in childhood, and psychometric findings affirm its use in the career assessment literature.

Sensibilizar professores para o desenvolvimento de carreira dos alunos: relato de uma experiência

The literature highlights the importance of conducting awareness sessions for teachers to promote positive and intentional influence, as teachers in the career paths of their students. This article describes an experience of holding an outreach session with teachers of basic education of a group of schools in northwest Portugal. We sought to clarify the concept of career development among teachers, make them aware of the schools role in the career development of students, and encourage activities that promote this process. This article shows the structure of the session, the strategies adopted to achieve the proposed objectives and reflections shared and discussed by teachers. The testimonials of those who took part on the awareness session were favorable. This experience illustrates the importance of conducting awareness sessions for teachers in this field, who can sustain the promotion of career development of students throughout schooling.

Sensibilizing teachers to the development of their student's careers: an experience report

The literature highlights the importance of conducting awareness sessions for teachers to promote positive and intentional influence, as teachers in the career paths of their students. This article describes an experience of holding an outreach session with teachers of basic education of a group of schools in northwest Portugal. We sought to clarify the concept of career development among teachers, make them aware of the schools role in the career development of students, and encourage activities that promote this process. This article shows the structure of the session, the strategies adopted to achieve the proposed objectives and reflections shared and discussed by teachers. The testimonials of those who took part on the awareness session were favorable. This experience illustrates the importance of conducting awareness sessions for teachers in this field, who can sustain the promotion of career development of students throughout schooling.

Sensibilizar a los profesores para el desarrollo de la carrera de los alumnos: testimonio de una experiencia

The literature highlights the importance of conducting awareness sessions for teachers to promote positive and intentional influence, as teachers in the career paths of their students. This article describes an experience of holding an outreach session with teachers of basic education of a group of schools in northwest Portugal. We sought to clarify the concept of career development among teachers, make them aware of the schools role in the career development of students, and encourage activities that promote this process. This article shows the structure of the session, the strategies adopted to achieve the proposed objectives and reflections shared and discussed by teachers. The testimonials of those who took part on the awareness session were favorable. This experience illustrates the importance of conducting awareness sessions for teachers in this field, who can sustain the promotion of career development of students throughout schooling.