일본의 청소년 직업체험활동에 관한 고찰

Abstract

The purpose of study is to investigate such facts as historical background of vocational experience activities, operation methods by class, operation system and effectiveness evaluation on behavior changes after activities. The main results of this study are as follows: First of all, it is importance of the contents in vocational experience. It is important to consider what kinds of vocational experience should be provided for youth. It should be considered demands and developmental characteristics of youth. Second, it is the importance of the periods of vocational experience. Almost of middle school students have participated in 5 days vocational experience program since late 1990's in Japan. The periods are decided considering the commitment level of the vocational experience activities. Third, it is importance of effectiveness evaluation. It is essential to evaluate the outcome of vocational experience for youth. The most important thing in evaluation of vocational experience for youth is to confirm the change in their behaviors and attitudes based on educational objectives. Finally, I would like to suggest the construction of the operation system and the youth leader fostering system for vocational experience activity. In order to ensure the system that I mentioned above, it is necessary to give attention to Carrier Education Promotion Committee (キャリア教育連絡推進協議会) in Japan which coordinates the relation with youth, school, company and administrative agency, and takes charge of the development and the popularization of vocational experience program for youth. In addition, it should be considered the fostering system such as Carrier Coordinator which takes charge in survey of vocational experience demands and program planning, operation and evaluation.