Curricula for Meaningful Work through Listening in a Different Voice

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  • Devon Almond Mansfield University

Abstract

Curricula for meaningful work is becoming increasingly important in today’s societies and cultures. Despite the fact that most students desire meaningful work, there are few indications that curricular practices to facilitate meaningful work are being widely implemented at K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. This article illuminates the importance of implementing curricular practices that facilitate students to listen in a different voice—that is, to listen for vocational callings.

Author Biography

Devon Almond, Mansfield University

Devon Almond has worked with various rural and remote-serving colleges and universities across North America, spanning from the Yukon Territory to Hawaii Island. His guiding purpose—to evoke a sense of purpose in education, a sense of place in life, and a sense of meaning in work—is shaped by his professional and academic background in conventional and alternative higher education. He lives with his wife and daughter in the woods near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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Published

2020-12-16

How to Cite

Almond, D. (2020). Curricula for Meaningful Work through Listening in a Different Voice. Allies for Education, 3(1). Retrieved from https://journals.calstate.edu/afe/article/view/3304

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020): Being Anti-Racist, Teaching Anti-Racism: Building Connections, Coalitions, and Curricula for Human Beings

Section

Problems in Education: Making Good Use of Legislation, Policy, and Research

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