Balancing Life & Work: The Humanities as an Essential Part of Career Exploration

This guide explains why the humanities are important in school-to-work systems and how high schools can develop one of two types of programs integrating humanities coursework and career exploration: the study of humanities as a way to enrich individuals' work lives and the study of humanities a...

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Main Authors Haynes, Leslie, Blake, Amy
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.1998
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Career Education
Career Exploration
Curriculum Development
Demonstration Programs
Education Work Relationship
Educational Benefits
Educational Resources
Family Work Relationship
Global Economy
Global Education
High Schools
Humanities
Integrated Curriculum
Internet
Learning Activities
Nonprofit Organizations
Public Agencies
Resource Materials
Systems Approach
World Wide Web
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Summary:This guide explains why the humanities are important in school-to-work systems and how high schools can develop one of two types of programs integrating humanities coursework and career exploration: the study of humanities as a way to enrich individuals' work lives and the study of humanities as career fields in their own right. The first half of the guide profiles the 3 humanities-based career exploration programs that were awarded the designation "Lighthouse" (model) site in U.S. Department of Education and Labor Regions VIII, IX, and X and the 29 sites that received honorable mention. The three Lighthouse programs are as follows: a series of experiential education programs integrating research, writing, literature, and issues surrounding Montana's heritage and public lands; a way-finding academy tying hands-on activities to careers related to the Hawaiian environment; and an applied English program highlighting various career options. The guide's remaining 3 sections contain the following: state frameworks, suggested activities, and sample projects for teaching global economics; lists of 15 relevant organizations, 23 online resources, 30 curricula and guides, 33 recommended publications, and the state humanities councils in the 12 states in regions VIII-X; and planning questions and a planning matrix for career pathways. (MN)