Employability of higher education graduates : reflections and pedagogical implications
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2021-07
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University of Lusophone Humanities and Technology
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As mudanças, ocorridas no ensino superior e no mercado de trabalho ao longo dos últimos anos, remetem para a necessidade de uma reflexão aprofundada acerca dos paradigmas educativos que hoje prevalecem e da sua adequação face às exigências sociais que hoje se colocam. A este respeito, um dos tópicos que ganha particular relevância relaciona-se com as taxas de emprego dos graduados, e que representa um critério atual utilizado para avaliar a qualidade das instituições e cursos de ensino superior. Pretende-se com este artigo apresentar uma reflexão em torno do conhecimento atual sobre o tema da empregabilidade, integrando diferentes trabalhos e linhas empíricas desenvolvidas ao longo dos últimos anos, organizada em quatro premissas: (i) o risco da “priorização avulsa” das competências técnicas; (ii) as competências de gestão de carreira como catalisadoras da empregabilidade; (iii) os graduados e o potencial transformador das organizações; (iv) a implausibilidade de modelos únicos na promoção da empregabilidade. Para concluir, argumenta-se que a educação dos futuros licenciados não se deve limitar a uma visão de curto prazo. As práticas pedagógicas de ensino e aprendizagem devem promover a construção contínua de conhecimentos e competências, experiência prática e estágios em organizações com diferentes estruturas, dentro da comunidade.
The changes that have occurred in higher education and labour market in recent years highlight the need for an in-depth reflection on current prevailing educational paradigms, and their adequacy in responding to the demands of today’s society. One of the topics that has gained particular attention is related with graduates’ employment rates, which represents one current criteria used to assess the quality of higher education institutions and courses. In this context, this article aims to reflect on current knowledge about graduates’ employability. Considering various empirical works and research lines developed over recent years, we propose a set of four premises in an effort to lend structure to some pedagogical and curricular implications for higher education institutions: (i) the risk of the “one-dimensional prioritisation” of technical skills; (ii) career management skills as a catalyst for employability; (iii) graduates and their transformative potential within organizations; (iv) the implausibility of a single model for promoting employability. To conclude, it is argued that the education of future graduates should not limit itself to the present. Pedagogical practices of teaching and learning must promote the continued construction of knowledge and skills, practical experience and work placements in organizations with different structures within the community.
The changes that have occurred in higher education and labour market in recent years highlight the need for an in-depth reflection on current prevailing educational paradigms, and their adequacy in responding to the demands of today’s society. One of the topics that has gained particular attention is related with graduates’ employment rates, which represents one current criteria used to assess the quality of higher education institutions and courses. In this context, this article aims to reflect on current knowledge about graduates’ employability. Considering various empirical works and research lines developed over recent years, we propose a set of four premises in an effort to lend structure to some pedagogical and curricular implications for higher education institutions: (i) the risk of the “one-dimensional prioritisation” of technical skills; (ii) career management skills as a catalyst for employability; (iii) graduates and their transformative potential within organizations; (iv) the implausibility of a single model for promoting employability. To conclude, it is argued that the education of future graduates should not limit itself to the present. Pedagogical practices of teaching and learning must promote the continued construction of knowledge and skills, practical experience and work placements in organizations with different structures within the community.
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EDUCAÇÃO, EMPREGABILIDADE, ENSINO SUPERIOR, EDUCATION, EMPLOYABILITY, HIGHER EDUCATION, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Monteiro, S & Almeida, L S 2021, 'Employability of higher education graduates : reflections and pedagogical implications', Revista Lusófona de Educação, vol. 51, no. 51, pp. 47-58. https://doi.org/10.24140/issn.1645-7250.rle51.03