Beroepsvoorligting aan die begaafde leerling in die junior sekondêre skoolfase

Abstract

This investigation determines the extent to which Vocational Guidance for junior secondary gifted pupils is effectively administered in the Transvaal. Authoratative literature on Vocational Guidance for the gifted child serves as theoretical background. The characteristics, needs and developmental possibilities of the gifted child are investigated in terms of a vocational guidance programme. The function of the home, school and "world of work" regarding the gifted child's vocational education and guidance are considered. The emphasis, however, is placed on the role of the school, and in particular the role of the Head of Department: Educational Guidance; subject teachers and the Educational Advisor: Vocational matters. In the empirical investigation, a questionnaire was completed by Heads of Department: Educational Guidance, in a number of Afrikaans-medium and double-medium Secondary Schools. The SAS computer programme is applied to determine the average of the responses for each question. The results of the investigation indicate that certain aspects of the existing Vocational Guidance programme are effective. There are however, a number of areas what deserve more attention, and possibly need to be revised. For the Vocational Guidance programme to be really effective, the existing programme needs to be implemented maximally, while comprehensive involvement of a committed teaching staff is essential. It is important to consider the latest developments regarding the vocational education of the gifted child In order to revise the present programme periodically.