A1 Journal article (refereed)
Work Experience Placements in Lower Secondary Education in Nordic Countries (2023)

Kettunen, J., Skovhus, R., Røise, P., Rosvall, P.-A., Einarsdóttir, A., & Eshaghbeigi-Hosseini, M. (2023). Work Experience Placements in Lower Secondary Education in Nordic Countries. Nordic Journal of Transitions, Careers and Guidance, 4(1), 29-42. https://doi.org/10.16993/njtcg.60

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Kettunen, Jaana; Skovhus, Randi; Røise, Petra; Rosvall, Per-Åke; Einarsdóttir, Arnheiður; Eshaghbeigi-Hosseini, Mahtab

Journal or series: Nordic Journal of Transitions, Careers and Guidance

eISSN: 2003-8046

Publication year: 2023

Publication date: 12/10/2023

Volume: 4

Issue number: 1

Pages range: 29-42

Publisher: Stockholm University Press

Publication country: Sweden

Publication language: English; Finnish

DOI: https://doi.org/10.16993/njtcg.60

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/90011

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe and analyse work experience placements in lower secondary education in Nordic countries. The article focuses on how and to what extent work experience placements in career education is formalised across the Nordic countries. It identifies similarities and differences among the countries and will provide a comparison of the key characteristics relating to work experience placement in lower secondary education in Nordic countries. The analysis is based on policy documents, curriculum and research concerning work experience placements in lower secondary schools in the respective countries. The comparison reveals that while there are some similarities there are also significant differences among the countries regarding the national guidelines, curriculum and general aim of the work experience placement in lower secondary education. The results show that further studies are needed to acquire more knowledge relating to work experience placements in Nordic countries.

Keywords: introduction to working life; educational counselling; pupil counselling; primary and lower secondary education; direction (instruction and guidance); study counsellors

Free keywords: work experience placement; lower secondary education; Nordic

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2023

JUFO rating: 1