Publications in 2001-2006
From school to work. Education and labour market in Estonia in 2006. First chapter is about general-, vocational-, higher educaton, students with special needs and lifelong learning. Second chapter gives an overview of labour market situation (unemployment, international perpspectives, forecasts etc). The last part of publication looks at relations between labour market and education through Europass and qualification system. Available in Estonian only.
Study in Europe introduces studying opportunities abroad, both within and outside of the formal education system. The book gives advice on how to seek information and hence find opportunities that meet best one’s needs. More attention as compared to previous editions is given to cultural differences and funding issues, practical tips are complemented by comments and experiences of students who have actually studied abroad. Websites of relevant organisation are provided in the closing chapter. Available in Estonian only.
Education, labour market and Career Guidance in Estonia 2005 has been compiled on the basis of the European Handbook for Guidance Counsellors, and provides a summary of the current situation in the education and labour market systems in Estonia. In the third part the reader can also find a historical overview on the development of career guidance in Estonia starting from the year 1921 up to present. Prior to the current edition in Estonian, the National Resource Centre for Guidance has published two publications with similar content and structure in English. Available in Estonian only.
Education, labour market and Career Guidance in Estonia 2004 has been compiled on the basis of the European Handbook for Guidance Counsellors, and it provides a summary of the current situation in the education and labour market systems. The reader can also find a historical overview of the development of guidance in Estonia from year 1921 up till today. Available in English only.
Texts in Career Counselling 2004: an Overview of Guidance Systems in 11 Accession Countries is a translation of the ETF synthesis report on career guidance policies in 11 acceding and candidate countries as based on a survey carried out in 2002. The report analyses challenges for guidance policy, more effective guidance delivery, resourcing of services and for improving strategic leadership. Key conclusions and development issues are brought out in the closing chapter, which is followed by 11 country reviews in the annex. Available in Estonian and in English.
Texts in Career Counselling 2003: Current Counselling Paradigms as Based on the Example of United Kingdom is based on a collection of articles originally entitled as Occasional Papers in Career Guidance, published by the Institute of Careers Guidance in collaboration with the Centre for Guidance Services at Nottingham Trent University and other careers institutions across UK. The unifying theme of all articles is career planning, which is described and analysed as a rational, systematic approach in the first chapter. The next two chapters survey career planning from the perspective of different career education and guidance contexts, whereas the fourth article takes a broader view and asks the reader whether practice should be predicated on how clients actually behave or on how they should behave. Available in Estonian only.
Records of Achievement is a portfolio handbook aimed above all at class teachers who in Estonia mostly always deliver at least some career issues during their weekly tutorials. It is compiled on the principle of comprising both teacher guidelines as well as worksheets for pupils to be photocopied for usage in a classroom. The aim is to enable students to build up their personal “records of achievement” maps across several years, enhancing hence their self awareness, particularly awareness of their strengths, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future, and preparing them for transition into the world of work. Handbook is based on source material from UK. Available in Estonian and in Russian.
Let’s Look Together into the Future contains a series of group work exercises meant to be used with students on different school levels. The key concept behind the selection of tasks is based on the changing requirements of the modern world of work. Exercises address topics like working in teams, developing interaction and communication skills, getting to know the world of work and occupations, and exploring the vast opportunities of Europe. All activities place special focus on the skills, ability and willingness to work together in a team. Material opens with a comprehensive overview on career education delivery in schools, each topic includes a section of notes for the teacher, which is followed by work sheets for students. Available in Estonian and in Russian.
Studying Opportunities in Ida-Virumaa 2003/2004 is a catalogue on opportunities on both vocational and higher education levels as well as part of adult education. User can find necessary contact details of most training providers in Ida-Viru region. Descriptions of organisations include a list of provided courses. Available in Estonian and in Russian.
Studying and Training Opportunities in South Estonia 2003/2004 is a catalogue on training opportunities in adult education and further training courses. User can find necessary contact details of most training providers in South Estonia region, the back of the catalogue includes an index of all listed courses. Available only in Estonian.
Practical training is a handbook for both training supervisors as well as trainees themselves. It provides practical advice on how to find companies for in-service training, what should the role of a training supervisor be and how should co-operation of different involved parties function. Included are quotes concerning employers’ expectations as well as trainees’ personal experiences. One of the main aims of the handbook is to help trainees in better associating in-company training with their career planning process in general. Available only in Estonian.
Career Path is a methodological handbook for guidance practitioners produced by the Estonian Labour Market Board. Aimed for both students and adults, it comprises exercises that provide guidance on vocational suitability and planning one’s professional career. Source materials originate both from Estonia as well as from other countries. Available only in Estonian.
Information Work and Careers Data 2003 - the aim of this publication is to support Estonian practitioners in their search for careers information. The structure of the publication is based on the actual information need of a practitioner. One can find both theoretical recommendations as well as useful practical tips that facilitate the information search. The user does not find careers information in the form of concrete facts and figures but rather the guidelines how to find such data and how to use it in one’s everyday work. Available only in Estonian.
Study in Europe 2004 - the aim is to provide an overview of the different practical procedures that one has to go through in order to go studying abroad. One can find information about how to identify the most suitable school, details about student exchange programmes and the financing possibilities of one’s studies. In addition to a link collection at the end of each topic, the final section of the publication likewise includes a list of practical tips, useful web addresses and contact details of relevant organisations. Available only in Estonian.
A Small Book About Sociodynamic Counselling - handbook provides valuable guidelines for counsellors, psychologists and other practitioners involved in helping people, and interested in the perspective and principles of sociodynamic approach to guidance. Material is presented in two parts - an overview of the philosophy of helping, and the introduction of counselling methodology based on this philosophy. Available in Estonian only.
More information on the topic in English can be found at www.sociodynamic-constructivist-counselling.com/
Texts about Career Counselling 2001 - contains numerous articles from people who have been involved in the field of career guidance and counselling. The oldest article in the book is called “Which School to Choose?” – it is written by an anonymous author H.S. and was published in the newspaper Waba maa in 1921. The second part of the book covers the development of the field from 1940s till 1990s, and comprises lots of articles about this difficult yet interesting period. The last section is focused on the current trends and developments in guidance and consists of articles written mainly for this particular book. Available only in Estonian.
Education, Labour Market and Careers Guidance in Estonia 2001 - has been compiled on the basis of the European Handbook for Guidance Counsellors, and it provides a summary of the current situation in the education and labour market systems. The reader can also find a historical overview of the development of guidance in Estonia from year 1921 up till today. Available in English only.
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