Career Transitioning among Students with Visual Impairments: Educational and Public Policy Perspectives
Abstract
Abstract: The objective of this research is to examine the educational and public policy concerns pertaining to career transitioning among students with visual impair-ments. The authors conducted a narrative literature review. The conceptualization of policy, with a specific focus on educational and public policies, was provided. The article also discussed the roles and concerns of educational and public policies in facilitating career transitioning for these students. The study contributes to an increased understanding of the educational and policy implications of supporting students with visual impairments during career transitioning. The collaboration of career counsellors and policy actors is deemed necessary in order to effectively tackle the challenges associated with facilitating successful career transitioning for these students.
Abstrak: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji kebijakan pendidikan dan publik yang berkaitan dengan transisi karier di siswa tunanetra. Penulis melakukan tinjau-an literatur naratif. Konseptualisasi kebijakan, dengan fokus khusus pada kebijakan pendidikan dan publik, juga diberikan. Artikel tersebut juga membahas peran dan keprihatinan kebijakan pendidikan dan publik dalam memfasilitasi transisi karier bagi para siswa. Studi ini berkontribusi pada peningkatan pemahaman tentang implikasi pendidikan dan kebijakan dalam mendukung siswa tunanetra selama transisi karier. Kolaborasi antara konselor karier dan pelaku kebijakan dianggap perlu untuk mengatasi tantangan yang terkait dengan memfasilitasi transisi karier yang sukses bagi para siswa secara efektif.
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