Career management skills: Assessing for learning. (July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sultana, Ronald G
• Is Part Of: Australian journal of career development. Volume 22:Number 2(2013)
• Page Start: 82
• Page End: 90
• Publication Date: 2013-07
• Subjects: Career learning assessment -- career learning portfolios -- career management skills -- career learning -- career conversations -- career development -- career education; Career development -- Australia -- Periodicals; Career education -- Australia -- Periodicals; Vocational guidance -- Australia -- Periodicals; 370.1130994
• DOI: 10.1177/1038416213496759
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1038-4162

Abstract

This paper explores approaches to assessing career learning. A distinction is drawn between formative and summative assessment, in terms of their underpinning philosophy, the learning theories that inform them, and the relative emphasis they place on process and outcome. Both approaches are considered valid. It is however argued that formative assessment is particularly suitable for evaluating career management skills, and that the use of career learning portfolios opens up opportunities for insightful reflection on one's career development, and for career conversations with mentors. The paper concludes by highlighting practical, ethical, and equity issues related to the use of portfolios.