Instruction
This week you read about recent theories in career development, assessment in career planning, and developing a career development program. For this discussion, utilize your text and other resources to compare and contrast a traditional career theory as discussed in earlier chapters and a recent or postmodern theory from this week. Be sure to include the names of the author(s). Your discussion should include the following:
1. identification of a traditional and a recent or postmodern theory
2. a comparison of the two theories noting similarities and differences you discover
3. the focus of each theory and some description of use with a specific population
4. evaluation of the two theories with regard to ease of understanding, use, and the comprehensive nature (or lack thereof) of the theories
Initial Post: You are required to make an initial original post and at least three original peer response posts. You should make sure your initial post thoroughly addresses all parts of the discussion questions. Include citations and references where appropriate in APA format. You may utilize the text, learning resources, and other scholarly literature to support your discussion.
Peer Responses: When responding to peers, discuss additional similarities and differences in the 2 theories selected by your colleague. Reflect on which theory you gravitate towards with specific examples of how the theory relates to your career development.
To earn maximum points, postings should be evenly distributed throughout the discussion period reflecting participation from start to finish. Respond to at least 3 classmates on 3 separate days with substantive responses and support these responses with references. You may respond to a colleague prior to your initial post deadline. All postings should be appropriate, using proper language, cordiality, grammar, and punctuation. All citations and references must be in APA style.