Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines
Website: www.rmmcmain.edu.ph
Name: Jessa Marie A. Sambilad GUID205
Activity #6 October 10, 2024
Reflection about Constructivist and Narrative Approaches to Career
As an elementary school teacher, I view my job as fostering young minds and sowing seeds
of possibility rather than merely teaching knowledge. This also applies to career counseling, where
I think it's essential to combine constructivist and narrative methods to help my students develop a
passion of learning and a sense of purpose.
Constructivism's focus on student-centered experiences and active learning strikes a deep
connection with my conviction that pupils are inherently curious. Through practical exercises,
imaginative projects, and stimulating conversations, I can be able to help them find their passions
and interests. Through interactive activities, field trips if possible, and guest speakers, we can
examine various vocations so that they can develop their own knowledge of the working world.
This method encourages curiosity and gives pupils the confidence to experiment, ask questions,
and find their own special abilities.
But I also understand that decisions about a career are not made in a vacuum. With their
emphasis on individual tales and role models, narrative techniques offer an effective lens through
which to view the various routes people choose. We read novels about inspirational people with a
variety of backgrounds and occupations, talking about their struggles, victories, and adventures.
To create a comfortable environment for students to explore their prospects, we also urge them to
discuss their own goals and dreams.
The challenge lies in weaving these two approaches together. How do I balance the
individual, constructivist journey of each student with the collective narratives that inspire them?
How do I ensure that their stories are heard and valued while providing them with a broad
understanding of the world of work?
I think the solution is to design a classroom where inspiration and inquiry coexist. I will work
to establish an educational setting where students are encouraged to develop their own career
knowledge while also finding inspiration in the experiences of others. This is a continuous process
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of introspection and adjustment. I'm always looking for methods to establish a learning
atmosphere that encourages a love of learning, a feeling of purpose, and the conviction that
anything is possible as I negotiate the challenges of career counseling in elementary school.
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