Moving toward high-tech society: the curriculum and instruction of technological and vocational education

Author: Chang, Tien-Jin

Abstract:

The challenges and characteristics of the high-tech era are discussed. Features of technological and vocational education are drawn out. This paper addresses the principles of designing and developing a curriculum for technological and vocational education. Emphasis is given to establishing a close connection between the curriculum and the needs of the high-tech society. To this end there is a need to design and develop appropriate curriculums, select suitable course materials and innovate effective pedagogy.

The volume of collected papers is indexed at TD/INT 61.379.

Subjects: Outcomes; Teaching and learning; Vocational education and training; Governance

Keywords: Future; Curriculum development; Technical education and training; Education and training reform

Geographic subjects: Asia; Taiwan

Published: [Place of publication not identified]: [publisher not identified], 1997

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Book Title: APEC education forum: 21st century challenge: technological and vocational education curriculum and instruction, November 2-6, 1997, Taipei: proceedings.

Conference name: APEC Education Forum: 21st Century Challenge: Technological and Vocational Education Curriculum and Instruction

Date: 2-6 November 1997

Place: Taipei, Taiwan

Resource type: Conference

Call Number:
TD/INT 61.382