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Social representation of non-academic work in Mexico in the light of cultural artefacts
Clement, Ute; García Fuentes, Paola; Gold, Stefan; … - In: International journal for research in vocational … 8 (2021) 4, pp. 90-112
-academic work in Mexico. This is done through the analysis of artefacts such as films, murals, etc., as these are part of the … tangible culture of a society. As materialised products of human activities or cultural practices, artefacts can be understood … vocational training at upper secondary level in Mexico is 38.2%, i.e. below the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and …
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Cooperation between learning venues and its limits: The hotel industry in Cancún (Mexico)
Vogelsang, Beke; Röhrer, Natascha; Fuchs, Martina; … - In: International Journal for Research in Vocational … 8 (2021) 4, pp. 67-89
Purpose: Recently, high-quality vocational education and training has attracted much attention in Mexico. In this … cooperation between learning venues of vocational education in the hotel industry in Cancún (Quintana Roo, Mexico), one of the …
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Cooperation between learning venues and its limits : the hotel industry in Cancún (Mexico)
Vogelsang, Beke; Röhrer, Natascha; Fuchs, Martina; … - In: International journal for research in vocational … 8 (2021) 4, pp. 67-89
Purpose: Recently, high-quality vocational education and training has attracted much attention in Mexico. In this … cooperation between learning venues of vocational education in the hotel industry in Cancún (Quintana Roo, Mexico), one of the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012631990
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Systemic modelling for relating labour market to vocational education
Papakitsos, Evangelos C. - In: International Journal for Research in Vocational … 3 (2016) 3, pp. 166-184
The present study introduces a systemic model that demonstrates a description of the relationship between the labour-market and vocational education from the perspective of systemic theory. Based on the application of the relevant methodology, the two open social systems are identified and...
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Universities' engagement with vocationalism: Historical perspective
Rospigliosi, Pericles; Bourner, Tom; Heath, Linda - In: International Journal for Research in Vocational … 3 (2016) 3, pp. 185-211
The aim of this article is to explore the historical context of vocationalism in universities. It is based on an analysis of the history of the university from a vocational perspective. It looks for evidence of vocational engagement in the activities of universities over time, taking a long view...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011587922
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Predictors of career adaptability skill among higher education students in Nigeria
Ebenehi, Amos Shaibu; Rashid, Abdullah Mat; Bakar, Ab Rahim - In: International Journal for Research in Vocational … 3 (2016) 3, pp. 212-229
This paper examined predictors of career adaptability skill among higher education students in Nigeria. A sample of 603 higher education students randomly selected from six colleges of education in Nigeria participated in this study. A set of self-reported questionnaire was used for data...
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Ensuring curriculum relevance in vocational education and training: Epistemological perspectives in a curriculum research project
Hiim, Hilde - In: International Journal for Research in Vocational … 4 (2017) 1, pp. 1-19
This article addresses challenges regarding relevance in vocational education and training (VET) curricula. Recent … research on Norwegian VET shows that the educational content is not sufficiently related to the students' needs for … vocational relevance in Norwegian VET. An important part of the project is to investigate epistemological perspectives on how …
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Supporting vocational students' development of preventive behaviour at work: A phenomenological analysis of teachers' experiences
Lecours, Alexandra; Therriault, Pierre-Yves - In: International Journal for Research in Vocational … 4 (2017) 1, pp. 20-46
Statistics indicate that even if young workers complete vocational training, as a group they are at risk of sustaining injury. It appears that a lack of training in the area of injury prevention may explain some of this effect. Teachers are considered to be key actors in injury-prevention...
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Developing schemas for assessing social competences among unskilled young people
Aarkrog, Vibe; Wahlgren, Bjarne - In: International Journal for Research in Vocational … 4 (2017) 1, pp. 47-68
Social competences are crucial parts of vocational education and training (VET) competences. As part of a development … project preparing unskilled young people for VET, an action research project was conducted with the aim of developing a schema … from workplaces, municipal youth guidance centres, and VET colleges. There were two main findings. First, the definitions …
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Entrepreneurship education at Indian industrial training institutes: A case study of the prescribed, adopted and enacted curriculum in and around Bangalore
Zenner, Lea; Kothandaraman, Kumar; Pilz, Matthias - In: International Journal for Research in Vocational … 4 (2017) 1, pp. 69-94
On the one hand, India is a growing economy that needs skilled labour, self-employed entrepreneurs and employees to tackle its economic and social challenges. On the other hand, India faces high unemployment rates, especially among young people. Graduates from industrial training institutes...
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