(Identified by ASCD SmartBrief) A blog post identified by the ASCD Smart Brief service and published by Edutopia suggests that students should be taught to prepare their curricula vitae (which include personal and professional goals) rather then a simple resume (which simply lists assignments and accomplishments). This strategy for Career Education and Student Planning, one which the author calls preparing a "course for life", fits very well with health/personal/social development education, where effective teachers often use student journals and other reflection activities to help students learn more about themselves and their surroundings. As well, linking CV preparation with health journals and reflections is another way to achieve a better integration of health concerns within the core concerns of education systems. The author of the blog post discuses how difficult it can be for students to learn self-reflection techniques. But we all know that this process is essential if students are to develop personal behavioural and life plans. The article then outlines a five phases of preparing a CV, all of which are applicable to HPSD education as well as career education. Read more>>
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