Selection for vocational education: some lessons from elsewhere

Author: Foyster, John

Abstract:

This paper discusses the question of student selection for vocational education. It addresses issues such as justice, efficiency, justice in practice and corruption in public examinations. The choice of a selection system for vocational education is discussed. The paper concludes that there is room for optimism that efficient and just selection approaches can be developed.

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Assessment; Evaluation; Equity

Keywords: Evaluation criteria; Equal opportunity; Access to education and training

Published: Adelaide, South Australia: [publisher not identified], [1993]

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Book Title: What future for technical & vocational education & training?: conference papers. Volume 1.

Conference name: What Future for Technical & Vocational Education & Training?: International Conference

Date: 14-18 December 1992

Place: Melbourne, Victoria

Resource type: Conference

Call Number:
TD/TNC 32.28