Careers, Education and Guidance OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Educational Guidance Class by The Open University

Published Feb 14, 2009

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'Careers Education and Guidance,' a free course offered by the Open University, examines the process of helping students to successfully transition between secondary education and further studies or their professional lives. This undergraduate-level OpenCourseWare intended for teachers at the high school level and students studying Education and Teaching.

Careers Education and Guidance: Course Specifics

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Careers Education and Guidance: Course Description

This OpenCourseWare from The Open University examines the rationale behind careers education and guidance (CEG) in United Kingdom school systems. It also examines the duties of schools and teachers in helping students plan their futures. The course is designed to help secondary school teachers, as well as those studying to be teachers, help students make successful transitions to other schools and their professional lives. You will learn basic skills in providing guidance and career information to students. 'Careers Education and Guidance' is an undergraduate-level course that can be completed in eight hours.

Course materials include online unit notes, suggested readings and several activities. If you are interested in taking this free course from the Open University, visit the educational guidance course page.

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