Abstract
The rapidly changing world creates the need for new ways of working in guidance practice. This can lead to a quest for new or better theory. There are also concerns about those who may be excluded from the mainstream of social and economic life. Within this context, this article discusses how narrative-based approaches can help to manage the changing world of career. In particular, it considers the usefulness of employing narrative strategies for work with young people. It also questions the value of narrative-based approaches where practice is based on an integrated use of theory. Finally, it suggests possible ways forward for introducing narrative-based approaches into practice via career guidance training.
Résumé. Orientation narrative et professionnelle: au delà de l’entretien conversationnel et vers un dialogue utile pour le 21ème siècle
Le monde en mutation accélérée crée le besoin de mettre en oeuvre de nouvelles manières de travailler dans le cadre des pratiques de l’orientation. Ceci peut conduire à la recherche d’une nouvelle ou d’une meilleure théorie. Il y a également le problème de ceux qui peuvent être exclus du cours de la vie sociale et économique. Dans ce contexte, cet article discute de la question de savoir comment les approches basées sur les récits peuvent aider à gérer le monde mouvant des trajectoires de vie professionnelle. En particulier, il considère les avantages qu’il y a à utiliser des stratégies narratives dans le travail avec les jeunes. Il questionne également la valeur des approches basées sur les récits lorsque la pratique est fondée sur un usage intégré de la théorie. Enfin, il suggère des voies permettant d’introduire des approches basées sur les récits dans la pratique via la formation en conseil d’orientation.
Zusammenfassung. Narration und Berufsberatung: Jenseits der Konversation und hin zu nützlichen Dialogen für das 21. Jahrhundert
Di sich rasch verändernde Welt schafft in der Beratungspraxis einen Bedarf für neue Vorgehensweisen . Dies kann auch zu einer Suche nach einer neuen oder besseren Beratungstheorie führen. Es gibt auch die Sorge um diejenigen, die vom Hauptstrom des gesellschaftlichen und wirtschaftlichen Lebens ausgeschlossen werden könnten. In diesen Kontexten diskutiert dieser Artikel, wie narrative Ansätze dabei helfen können, die sich verändernde Berufswelt zu bewältigen. Insbesondere behandelt der Artikel die Nützlichkeit von erzählerischen Strategien in der Arbeit mit jungen Menschen. Ebenfalls hinterfragt wird der Nutzen von narrativen Methoden unter Bedingungen, in denen die Praxis auf einer integrierten Umsetzung von Theorien basieren soll. Schließlich werden Schritte zur Einführung narrativer Beratungsansätze in die Praxis auf dem Weg der Aus- und Fortbildung von Beratern vorgeschlagen.
Resumen. Narrativa y orientación para la carrera: más allá de la charla y hacia el diálogo útil para el Siglo XXI
Los continuos y rápidos cambios en el mundo de hoy generan la necesidad de nuevas formas de trabajo en la práctica de la orientación. Esto puede dar lugar a la búsqueda de nuevas o mejores teorías. Tambn existe la preocupación por aquellos que pueden resultar excluidos de la vida social y económica. En este contexto, este artículo discute cómo los enfoques que utilizan la narrativa pueden ayudar a gestionar el cambiante mundo profesional. En concreto, considera la utilidad de usar estrategias narrativas al trabajar con jóvenes. También cuestiona la valía de los enfoques narrativos cuando la práctica de la orientación se basa en un uso integrado de la teoría. Finalmente, sugiere posibles vías para introducir los enfoques narrativos en la práctica de la orientación para la carrera a través de la formación.
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Reid, H.L. Narrative and Career Guidance: Beyond Small Talk and Towards Useful Dialogue for the 21st Century. Int J Educ Vocat Guidance 5, 125–136 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-005-8790-5
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