Abstract(s)
The challenges of youth employment include providing appropriate job training and safe
working conditions for women and men. Adolescents enrolled in the Work-oriented
Training Path (WOTP) complete a practicum as part of their vocational preparation,
notwithstanding learning difficulties or disabilities. This research-action study among this
subpopulation used a method called the self-reflection interview (SRI). Developed in the
field of ergonomics, it combines interviews and worksite observations to establish
discussion prompts. This method is based on the principles of situated learning. The
objective is to analyze the process of conducting SRIs with WOTP’s students in order to
suggest adaptations for this specific population considering their challenges. SRIs were
used to address gender stereotypes and occupational health and safety (OHS) risks, two
learning targets. The study found that these dimensions are accurately addressed with this
method. The findings confirm that the prompts and the method must be adapted to the
population.
Practitioner Summary
The challenges of youth employment require appropriate job training and safe working
conditions for women and men. The study used a reflective method called the selfreflection interview as a learning resource, based on situated learning. The study found
that OHS and gender differentiation are accurately addressed with this method.