scholarly journals From the Reality of Work to Grounded Work-Based Learning in German Vocational Education and Training: Background, Concept and Tools

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Gessler ◽  
Falk Howe
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
And Training

The "Riga Conclusions" of the European Ministries of Education of 22 June 2015 for the orientation of vocational education and training in Europe are promoting work-based learning as one of five "medium-term deliverables" for the next five years. But: How should and can work-based teaching and learning be designed? Our approach was developed within the German Dual VET System. Therefore it is not surprising that the work reality is for us the major principle for designing curricula and learning settings. As a starting point for developing didactical measures in the field of vocational education and training it is crucial in this approach to identify practices, routines and experiences of skilled workers that are experts for what they are doing. What are those people doing when handling a task, how are they acting, what work objects and tools are they operating with, and what requirements do they have to be aware of? To answer these kinds of questions, the real work in practice must be explored. A useful approach for doing this is a vocational work process analysis. The next step comprises developing a workbased learning project for the classroom. These two steps, vocational work process analysis and work-based learning projects, build the core of the article and enable a grounded work-based learning. Additional the changing priorities of curriculum design in the last century are introduced to reach a better understanding of the background and the actual work-oriented focus in German Dual VET. Our key proposition is: If work-based learning in vocational schools is wanted, the gap between the reality of work and the formal learning settings has to be closed. //

scholarly journals Social Partnership in Vocational Education and Training in Albania

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Ejvis (Shehi) Gishti
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Social Partnership ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Social Partners ◽  
And Training

In the course of the still ongoing transition process the country has performed major structural and economic reforms. The Albanian economy, the labour market and individuals’ aspirations have undergone fundamental changes in the past years. The Vocational Education and Training (VET) system has generally not been in a position to keep pace with these developments. Good practice examples exist only in certain institutions and programmes that have benefited from sustained national, donor and/or private sector support. Numerous analytical and strategic papers have concluded that more systemic efforts are needed at this point to bring VET provision better in line with identified labour market demands. There is no sense of offering education and training for young people or adults, which is of little value for them in terms of becoming skilled workers or progressing on in education to develop higher levels of skills. Within this context, the definition of social partnership in VET is still unclear for both governments and the social partners themselves and is presently not seen as a mechanism for supporting decision making. Social partner organizations are poorly structured to deal with their new roles in VET. A combination of several factors still limits the effective participation in VET systems of social partners. In the conclusions of this study, it is important to know that the governance and decision-making capacities of social partners need to be improved, as well as their technical and operational knowledge of the vocational training sector. It is important to ensure that all potential misunderstandings and overlapping functions in this complex plethora of advising bodies are clarified as soon as possible. Careful revision of the roles and responsibilities of social partners that participate in a number of different councils can be a good starting point for acquiring a clear picture of potential overlaps.

Workplace learning for pre – service teachers’ practice and quality teaching and learning in technical vocational education and training: key to professional development

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa Chinyere Ogbuanya ◽  
Taiwo Olabanji Shodipe
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Quality Teaching ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Technical Vocational Education ◽  
And Training

Purpose With critical reviews of previous studies in workplace learning, this paper aims to investigate workplace learning for pre-service teachers’ practice and quality teaching and learning in technical vocational education and training: key to professional development. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted multistage sampling technique to select sample for the study. Empirical analysis was adopted to analyse the data collected from technical vocational education and training pre-service teachers. Findings The result of the study revealed that the constructs of social learning theory had a stronger linkage with the constructive teaching than traditional management. Originality/value This study emphasizes the need to adequately train pre-service teachers on instructional delivery processes, building strong relationship with learners and build the ability to organize and execute necessary actions required to successfully carry out a specific educational task in a particular context.

Competence-based vocational education and training (VET)

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Bohne ◽  
Friedhelm Eicker ◽  
Gesine Haseloff
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Learning Networks ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Learning Projects ◽  
And Training

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a vocational scientific constructivist concept meant for shaping competence-based and networked teaching and learning in vocational education and training (VET). Design/methodology/approach VET must enable learners to shape work within the context of conceptions based on the development of society. Refresher trainings cannot realise this. Concepts need a shaping competence-based and networked approach. Teaching and learning networks, learning projects and digital media are the keys to this approach. Findings The focus of the planned concept lies on shaping competence-based teaching and learning. This can be realised with innovative teaching and learning networks. Digital media can support this. The planned concept will be justified. The systematic planning of an exemplary learning project will be discussed. Practical implications This paper lays the ground to evaluate the relevance and range of shaping competence-based and networked teaching and learning. Originality/value The concept was (co-)developed by the University of Rostock. It was tested in first learning projects. These experiences are taken into account. The aim is to emphasise that the intended approach is a justified educational strategy in colleges, companies and other places of learning dealing with VET.

scholarly journals Cooperation Between Learning Venues and its Limits: The Hotel Industry in Cancún (Mexico)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 67-89
Author(s):  
Beke Vogelsang ◽  
Natascha Röhrer ◽  
Martina Fuchs ◽  
Matthias Pilz
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Training System ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Cooperation Partners ◽  
And Training

Purpose: Recently, high-quality vocational education and training has attracted much attention in Mexico. In this context, more practically applied skills are taught “on a dual basis”, combining classroom-based training with practical, on the job, training within the company. Dual practices are expected to modernize the skills formation system, and simultaneously support companies, while ensuring provision of skilled workers. For this reason, the vocational training system has been reformed in recent years. Hence, it is necessary that schools and universities, as well as companies, closely interact and coordinate their activities. It is also important that there is successful cooperation between vocational training organizations and companies, to contribute to the modernization of vocational training. The aim of this paper is to examine the cooperation between learning venues of vocational education in the hotel industry in Cancún (Quintana Roo, Mexico), one of the most important tourism destinations in Latin America. Research in vocational education and training, reveals a particular focus on the principles that are necessary for successful cooperation between learning venues. This study examines whether the setting of common goals, communication between companies and training organizations and governance are equally important. Methods: In an exploratory approach, based on a qualitative framework, ten face-to-face expert interviews were conducted in Cancún. The interviews were then fully transcribed and evaluated using qualitative methods. The survey is complemented by further document analysis. Findings: The results show that for successful cooperation between learning venues, the coordination of a common goal (to secure the availability of skilled workers) between different actors, and communication between companies and vocational training organizations, are particularly important for successful cooperation. Furthermore, it seems that companies are taking on a more dominant role, so that vocational training organizations must be more in line with the wishes of the hotels. The results indicate that partnership-based action is not very obvious. Accordingly, the aspect of governance plays a subordinate role. Conclusion: The study shows that cooperation between learning venues in other regions and industries, requires certain principles to be successful. In this respect, the duration of the relationship as well as the specificity of a region or sector can influence the required principles. Therefore, the cooperation partners should agree on the principles in advance.

scholarly journals Reforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) on Workplace Learning and Skills Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2964-2967
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
New Economy ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Technical And Vocational Education ◽  
And Training

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays a crucial role in promoting high-skilled workers in Malaysia. In order to establish and manage TVET, it is significant to revisit in the existing TVET system to make a greater impact to improve TVET ecosystem including governance and management, teacher training, curriculum and pedagogical, social partners, and innovation in TVET provision in the context of private and public engagement. This paper applied systematic review as a methodology. The results, show that TVET ecosystem and interventions need to be implemented in line with the need of 21st century ‘new economy’ skills and challenges will always appear in hindering the success of preparing future skills demand. Hence, this paper further discusses the issues and challenges faced by Malaysia in reforming TVET for the world of work. Additionally, this paper covers strategic planning and recommendations on TVET development that could be beneficial to Malaysia.

scholarly journals Riding tandem: an organic and collaborative approach to research in vocational education and training

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathy Ellis ◽  
Alec Dyer ◽  
Dominic Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
And Training

This study set out to explore the use of the Internet in peer-to-peer learning environments within vocational education and training and to investigate whether this approach could replace traditional teaching and learning. A mixed methods design, including classroom observations, design experiments, interviews and questionnaires was adopted. Although this study represents a mid-term report on work in progress only, a number of observations can nevertheless be made about the process of conducting research within Further Education (FE) colleges. Whilst, traditionally, the pursuit of research is not a priority within FE colleges, this study has encouraged lecturers in Highbury College, Portsmouth, United Kingdom to trial a research-based approach to curriculum development. They have worked as co-researchers in the study from the conceptual phase to implementation. This paper outlines the process of conducting research in partnership with Business lecturers at Highbury College. It presents preliminary findings based on the researcher and lecturers’ reflections on the research methodology and process followed over a period of 9 months.Keywords: Emergent learning; FE Colleges; SOLE; vocational education and training(Published: 28 August 2014)Citation: Research in Learning Technology 2014, 22: 24614 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/rlt.v22.24614

scholarly journals The Use of e-Learning in Vocational Education and Training (VET): Systematization of Existing Theoretical Approaches

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Belaya
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
And Training

Vocational education and training (VET) has been facing a lot of challenges lately in the context of geostrategic forces that are shaping our world. Recent technological changes, combined with shifts in global economic power, accelerating urbanization, and demographic changes have put pressure on the VET to become more responsive to the needs of the labour market and society. E-learning has been seen as an effective way of improving the quality of teaching and learning in VET schools due to its various forms. Nevertheless, there has been some disagreement in the litearture on the advantages and disadvantages of the use of of e-learning in VET. Besides, some studies recently reported a decline in enthusiasm about the effects of e-learning in companies. In order to closely examine the effects of e-learning in VET, we conduct a literature review. We then carry out a discussion of the pros and cons with the aim of developing suggestions for the better use of e-learning in VET. The results of the litearture review show that learners and providers of e-learning benefit from it in different ways. In order to minimise the risks involved in using e-learning, a mixture of online and face-to-face events could be used, and adjusted pedagogical concepts should be designed and developed explicitly for e-learning.

New Learning Concepts within the German System of Vocational Education and Training

2003 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waldemar Bauer ◽  
Karin Przygodda
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Training System ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
New Learning ◽  
And Training

In 1997, a new curricular framework for vocational education and training (VET) schools — ‘learning fields' — was implemented in Germany. As a result, vocational curricula with their elements and contents had to relate to work and business processes and be described on the basis of competences. Regarding the German tradition of curricula, a paradigm shift can be observed, because earlier curricula were organised according to disciplines. In 1998, a pilot programme was launched which focused on ‘new learning concepts within the dual vocational education and training system’ and involved projects in the construction of learning fields, which were implemented in VET schools. These projects developed concepts for the empirical analysis of work processes or tasks and identified the competences required as a basis for curricula, in order to link qualification research with curriculum development. By analysing the different approaches, it became clear that an integration of the analysis of work and the transformation of the empirical results into curricula was necessary. This work also implies a model of competence development, because the focus of this VET research is ultimately teaching and learning practices in VET schools. Research in these areas has to be domain specific because it deals with the content and expertise in an occupational field and therefore requires an in-depth understanding of knowledge and skills in these fields.

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