VET in the 21st century global knowledge economy: an overview of international developments in vocational education and training

Since the first training package was endorsed in 1997, industry, society, and the vocational education and training (VET) sector have changed markedly. While training packages have been continuously updated and improved, they are now undergoing a high level review to see how they, and the structures supporting them, can be improved to strengthen teaching and learning and to better meet current and future skill needs. This high level review will: research changes in the world of work and learning in which training packages operate; analyse the way training packages are implemented 'on the ground', including the support materials and professional development available to teachers and trainers, and how well the development and inbuilt review processes work; and recommend any necessary improvements to the training packages model and the systems and structures that support them. The second phase of the research involved work on the capacity of the training package model and the current realities of implementation, with a particular focus on teaching and learning. It included a number of ANTA-commissioned 'think pieces'. This 'think piece' focuses on trends in OECD countries in Europe and North America. It has been structured around the framework of core themes and key policy issues. The chapters are: The search for holistic strategies to drive the transformation of VET to meet 21st century needs; Development of a lifelong learning and skilling framework; The enhanced centrality of the individual; Sustaining and revitalising inclusive communities; Meeting the 21st century skill needs; Addressing the needs of adult learners; Progressing beyond a training paradigm; The search for a 21st century concept of competence; Ensuring key generic skills; Fostering creativity and innovation; Developing the key roles of technology; Implementing localisation strategies; Strengthening intermediate skills.

The reports from the three phases are indexed at TD/ANTA 74.04, TD/ANTA 75.19 and TD/ANTA 78.01. The 'think pieces' are indexed from TD/ANTA 75.20 to TD/ANTA 75.23, and from TD/ANTA 75.29 to TD/ANTA 75.31.

Since the first training package was endorsed in 1997, industry, society, and the vocational education and training (VET) sector have changed markedly. While training packages have been continuously updated and improved, they are now undergoing a high level review to see how they, and the structures supporting them, can be improved to strengthen teaching and learning and to better meet current and future skill needs. This high level review will: research changes in the world of work and learning in which training packages operate; analyse the way training packages are implemented ...  [+] Show more