Paper is based on study prepared for National Institute of Education and experts working group meetings about possible developments of Czech curriculum.
In the Czech curriculum exists currently educational area “Man and the World of Work” and only one topic from lot of others under this area (The World of the Work) is close to career education. Expected Outcomes are: become oriented in the work activities of selected professions; evaluate his/her potential when selecting a suitable profession and professional training; make use of professional information and advisory services for the selection of appropriate education; show in model situations the ability to present himself/herself when entering the labour market.
The main weakness is limited time, low priority and poor practice of the important topic (World of Work). It is realised only during the last years of basic education (8th or 9th). Schools can go through topic very quickly and to be focused only on the transition to secondary level of education. And most of other topics under the educational area “Man and the World of Work” are far from from CMS development (Work with Materials, Construction Activities, Food Preparation, etc.).
Possible strengths in the Czech curriculum are key competencies when Working Competencies are defined partly close to CMS: uses his or her knowledge acquired in the various educational areas for the benefit of his or her own development and preparation for the future; makes well-founded decisions regarding his or her future studies and/or profession;
Competencies are more declared than implemented in school practices. The main question in current expert debate is to use Czech curriculum strengths in next developments, to recognize CMS models, and to create space for continual development of career competency from beginning to the end of school education.
