The United Kingdom has devised a set of National Learning Targets to be achieved by 2002. Revised from an earlier set of National Targets for Education and Training (NTETs), the latest ones embrace 11-21-year-olds, adults and employers and promote a credentialist approach to both economic and social…
Starting from the recent discussions on the crisis of vocational education and the increasing destandardization and jeopardization of educational and professional careers, the author analyzes the importance of vocational education in the careers of six different cohorts born in the Federal Republic …
Examines some of the changes that have occurred in the labour market for young people in the last quarter of a century. Then proceeds to describe the nature of the relevant policy interventions during this same period, in particular the exhortation that “learning pays”. This provides the context for…
The benefits of incorporating the concepts of contextual learning and cognitive apprenticeships into a cross-functional safety curriculum within industrial technology, are discussed. Interactions between industrial technology disciplines can lead to a more efficient use of departmental resources acr…
Source:International Journal of Educational Research
(1999)
In a computer-based learning environment (the simulation of a company) multiple learning contexts were established. Additionally, the learners were provided with a problem-solving guidance. In a second learning environment based on worked-out examples, multiple examples as well as a guidance for exa…
The Defence Force School of Music (DFSM) has been responsible for the education of Australian Defence Force (ADF) musicians since its inception in 1984. Previously the preparation of soldier-musicians had been the responsibility of the Army School of the Army School of Music, which was part of the A…
What are the perceptions and attitudes of high school students toward computer courses? Do they find the computer courses relevant and helpful in their preparation for the world of work? Which kinds of pro grams were rated most positively by students as related to preparation for employment?
Source:ZDM - International Journal on Mathematics Education
(1999)
A concept of teaching basic mathematical knowledge and skills related to the vocational training of master craftsmen in the field of electrical engineering and metal engineering is described. The provision of application-oriented mathematics is pointed out as an important basis of competence needed …
Source:Journal of European Industrial Training
(1999)
Appraises the scope for cost- effective government intervention into the mobilization of resources for training, examining measures catalytic in nature as well as direct interventions. Asserts that economic recession and shrinking government revenues have led to a reconsideration of the role played …
One of the more interesting features of modern human resource development and management is that despite all the evidence that supports “person centred” approaches to these activities the most persistent model applied is based on control. One explanation for this is that the problem is not one of no…
