Interrogating Narrative Approaches: Career Counselling in South African Schools

Abstract

This article uses an eclectic mix of theoretical underpinnings ranging from constructivism to postmodernism to argue that narrative approaches may be both constructivist and postmodernist. Career counselling is grounded in the narrative approach, meaning that the inquirer, in finding out, is engaged in relational practices making the self an enquirer in relation to the other. Consideration is given to career counselling practices in South African schools. Narrative approaches to career counselling are viable within the Life Orientation subject in the schools.

Keywords:

• eclectic
• post-modern
• relational
• narrative
• constructivist