Beroepsvoorligting aan die begaafde leerling in die junior sekondêre skoolfase

[摘要] This investigation determines the extent to which Vocational Guidance forjunior secondary gifted pupils is effectively administered in the Transvaal.Authoratative literature on Vocational Guidance for the gifted child serves astheoretical background.The characteristics, needs and developmental possibilities of the gifted childare investigated in terms of a vocational guidance programme.The function of the home, school and world of work regarding the giftedchild's vocational education and guidance are considered. The emphasis,however, is placed on the role of the school, and in particular the role of theHead of Department: Educational Guidance; subject teachers and theEducational Advisor: Vocational matters.In the empirical investigation, a questionnaire was completed by Heads ofDepartment: Educational Guidance, in a number of Afrikaans-medium anddouble-medium Secondary Schools. The SAS computer programme is appliedto determine the average of the responses for each question.The results of the investigation indicate that certain aspects of the existingVocational Guidance programme are effective. There are however, a numberof areas what deserve more attention, and possibly need to be revised.For the Vocational Guidance programme to be really effective, the existingprogramme needs to be implemented maximally, while comprehensiveinvolvement of a committed teaching staff is essential. It is important toconsider the latest developments regarding the vocational education of thegifted child In order to revise the present programme periodically.

[发布机构] North-West University