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International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance

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Full-service schoolteachers’ views of career construction for learners with visual impairment

Authors: Mmamokele Tryphosa Molekoa, Lindokuhle Ubisi, Maximus Sefotho, Ronel Ferreira

Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance | Issue 2/2023

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Globally, career construction (CC) for learners with visual impairment (LVI) continues to be a challenge, despite enacted policies on inclusive education. In South Africa, literature suggests that teachers, especially full-service schoolteachers, are failing in implementing CC for LVI. Yet, few studies have been conducted to find out why. The aim of this study was to explore €their views. Data were generated through 45 interviews and participatory action research workshops and thematic analysed. Career construction theory underpinned this study. Despite the support given to full-service schoolteachers to implementing CC for LVI, teachers indicate that they need more skills and resources.

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Title: Full-service schoolteachers’ views of career construction for learners with visual impairment
Authors: Mmamokele Tryphosa Molekoa
Lindokuhle Ubisi
Maximus Sefotho
Ronel Ferreira
Publication date: 17-10-2021
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance / Issue 2/2023
Print ISSN: 1873-0388
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1782
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-021-09510-2

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