The Impact of Careers Education: A Survey of Secondary Student Perceptions

Feifei Ren(Shandong University of Technology, School of Foreign Languages)

Abstract

This study examines secondary students' perceptions of careers education in England through a questionnaire survey. Results show 60-80% of students gained career knowledge, though gaps persist in self-assessment and practical exposure. The mixed-methods analysis highlights the effectiveness of school guidance while revealing areas for improvement.

Keywords

careers education, student perceptions, vocational guidance

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12345/jetm.v9i2.25027