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Module title: Career Development Theory
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 10.00
ECTS credit value: 5
Module code: CRG11130
Module leader: Peter Robertson
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Teacher Education
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module introduces the ideas that underpin career development work. It draws on psychology and sociology, but assumes no prior knowledge of these disciplines. Career theories will be compared and contrasted. The relationship between theory and practice will be explored. Every opportunity will be taken to relate theory to the work of career development practitioners. You will explore how theory can help in understanding service users, and in devising approaches to guidance and counselling. Units will include: matching theory - developmental theory - structural theory - learning theory - organisational career theory - contemporary theory - and the theory-practice relationship. The module will take place over weeks 2-11 in trimester 1.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse the main psychological and sociological theories of career development.

LO2: Critically evaluate theories and models of vocational choice and career development.

LO3: Critically explore the implications of theory for professional practice.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Robertson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning On-demand Webinar 10 You will access recorded lectures (2 lectures per week of 30 minutes duration). These will provide an introduction to key theoretical concepts and their relevance to the work of practitioners. These will be available to both part-time/online and full-time students.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 You will participate in face-to-face in-class discussions to further your understanding of career theory concepts. This will include the analysis and critique of readings, and concepts from lecture material.
Online Guided independent study 80 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 100 1~2~3 Week 12 , WORDS= 2500 words You will produce a written analysis of the biography of a mature adult, drawing on an interview with them. This will be done through the lens of career development theory, with a view to assessing the value of theory in interpreting their choices.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 1, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: ONLINE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Robertson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning On-demand Webinar 10 You will access recorded lectures (2 lectures per week of 30 minutes duration). These will provide an introduction to key theoretical concepts and their relevance to the work of practitioners. These will be available to both part-time/online and full-time students.
Independent Learning Tutorial 10 You will participate in live online class discussions to further your understanding of career theory concepts. This will include the analysis and critique of readings, and concepts from lecture material.
Online Guided independent study 80 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 100 1~2~3 Week 12 , WORDS= 2500 words You will produce a written analysis of the biography of a mature adult, drawing on an interview with them. This will be done through the lens of career development theory, with a view to assessing the value of theory in interpreting their choices.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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Career Development Theory
 

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