Date of Award
1989
Publication Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Department
Social Work
Keywords
Education, Guidance and Counseling.
Supervisor
Booth, G. V.
Rights
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Abstract
The effects of a two-stage mentoring program on the values, attitudes and behaviours associated with the educational and occupational goals of elementary school females was explored within a symbolic interaction framework. It was proposed that the provision of educational and occupational role expectations, other than the traditional ones, through a variety of mentoring experiences with senior university students and women in the community would expand young elementary school females' awareness, interest and expectations in a non-traditional direction. Thirty-three elementary school students interacted in a one-on-one relationship with a senior university student and with a woman in the community in non-traditional educational and occupational areas respectively, over a four-month period with matching based on interests, hobbies and stated career goals. Females also participated in Awareness workshops dealing with the home/work dichotomy, marketplace exploration and profiles of successful women in non-traditional careers. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology. Paper copy at Leddy Library: Theses & Major Papers - Basement, West Bldg. / Call Number: Thesis1990 .M483. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 30-03, page: 0436. Chairperson: Gerald V. Booth. Thesis (M.A.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 1989.
Recommended Citation
Metcalfe, Heather Estelle., "The impact of mentoring on the educational and occupational aspirations of female elementary school students." (1989). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 4038.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/4038