Walsh, Bernadette (2016) ICT: Collaboration, innovation and integration - an action research study of the development of a new ICT career learning tool. Masters thesis, National University of Ireland Maynooth.
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Abstract
The internet provides a significant platform from which people can explore and
develop their career thinking, learning and development. This thesis is an action
research study of collaboratively developing an innovative ICT career learning tool to
support adults with their career planning. This study is based on my real-world practice
and is action research in action. Central is the importance of the adult guidance
relationship in supporting individuals with their career decisions, and how ICT career
tools can inform a collaborative meaning-making process. This blended approach
within adult guidance offers client’s more opportunities to become proactive and
empowered. Career learning is not the sole responsibility or unique to the guidance
relationship. The role of adult education in providing ICT career exploration
opportunities within group learning is discussed. Aware that not all adults are in a
position or wish to access ICT career tools, this research recognises the barriers and
limitations that exist. Nonetheless, it considers the potential of ICT in the context of
supporting lifelong guidance and career management skills. My reflexive learning on
the research journey provides some insights for consideration in improving the
integration of ICT within holistic adult guidance practice. This includes a need for
further research into what the integration of ICT within adult guidance actually
comprises. There is synergy in adult guidance counsellors working more closely with
adult educators to increase client opportunities for upskilling, career learning and
development. With the rapid growth in technologies, the provision of continuous
professional development in ICT for guidance counsellors to improve their
competency, knowledge and confidence levels is essential. Engagement with ICT
blended with face-to-face adult guidance counselling practice is highly beneficial.
Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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Keywords: | M.Ed. in Adult and Community Education; M.Ed.; ICT; career learning; |
Academic Unit: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Adult and Community Education |
Item ID: | 9661 |
Depositing User: | IR eTheses |
Date Deposited: | 05 Jul 2018 12:10 |
URI: | https://mu.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/9661 |
Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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