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The role of student organizations in vocational education

Vocational student organizations (VSOs) are an integrated part of the overall curricula in most educational institu ... Show more
Vocational student organizations (VSOs) are an integrated part of the overall curricula in most educational institutions, providing many educational and work experiences in the classroom, as well as benefits to faculties, school administrators, and communities. They are an important bridge between the real world and the world inside the classroom. By participating in VSOs, educators can observe what technological training is missing in their vocational programs and consequently can take steps to ensure that their local VSOs either remain or become part of a more futurist-oriented educational society by serving as a vehicle for student exposure to and experiences with recent advances in high technology. Show less

Authors: Miller, Edward D.

Corporate authors: National Center for Research in Vocational Education (U.S.) (NCRVE)

Date: 1983

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: NCRVE occasional paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Employment; Students ... [+] Show more
Education and training whilst claiming Jobseeker's Allowance: workskill pilots

This report presents information on jobseekers' perceptions of the value of education and training and their motiva ... Show more
This report presents information on jobseekers' perceptions of the value of education and training and their motivation to participate in education and training whilst receiving the Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA). Under the JSA regulations jobseekers can undertake education and training courses provided they do not interfere with their availability and search for work. Jobseekers' awareness and understanding of the education and training regulations under the JSA are explored. This is followed by an evaluation of the Workskill pilot. The Workskill pilot was introduced to test more flexible rules that would allow jobseekers to attend either part-time or full-time courses. The impact of the relaxed training requirements was considered and differences between part-time and full-time pilot areas were explored. Reasons for the lower than expected take-up of places are set out as are the issues that should be considered when designing and implementing future education and training-related activities. Show less

Authors: Thomas, Andrew; Griffith, Sue; Pettigrew, Nick

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE)

Date: 1998

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Evaluation; Employment; Participation
Key issues in vocational education: tip sheet for education writers

This publication is designed to familiarise education writers with the key issues facing vocational educators in th ... Show more
This publication is designed to familiarise education writers with the key issues facing vocational educators in the United States today and to provide details on resource materials and contacts available to them. Key educational reform issue areas mentioned are: Integrating academic and vocational education; Tech-prep; Performance standards and measures. These are the focus of some of the major vocational educational reforms called for by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act. Show less

Corporate authors: National Center for Research in Vocational Education (U.S.) (NCRVE)

Date: 1992

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: MDS

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Performance; Research ... [+] Show more
Students with limited English proficiency: selected resources for vocational preparation: volume 2

This listing was compiled by staff from the Technical Assistance for Special Populations Program (TASPP) to assist ... Show more
This listing was compiled by staff from the Technical Assistance for Special Populations Program (TASPP) to assist state and local administrators of vocational special needs programs, special needs educators, counsellors, researchers, policymakers and others in locating resources for developing or improving programs and services for LEP (limited English proficiency) youth and adults. Materials contained in this document include publications, newsletters, journals, agencies, associations, organisations, centres for educational information/services, clearinghouses, computer-based information networks and databases. Show less

Authors: Kallembach, Sheri; Matias, Zipura Burac; Coyle-Williams, Maureen; Benesh, Julie ... [+] Show more

Corporate authors: National Center for Research in Vocational Education (U.S.) (NCRVE) ... [+] Show more

Date: 1992

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Guide

Series name: MDS

Subjects: Language; Vocational education and training; Youth ... [+] Show more
Linking the NCTM standards to school-to-work reform

This study examines the mathematics and vocational-technical reform movements. Both movements aim at providing all ... Show more
This study examines the mathematics and vocational-technical reform movements. Both movements aim at providing all students with a challenging curriculum and the learning required for today’s world. The questions are: what are the characteristics of promising programmes engaged in bridging these two reform movements? and what can we learn from these programmes to inform the development of rigorous integration efforts? This study addresses these questions by building an understanding of integrated programme development and approaches to linking the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards and mathematics/career curricula. Four promising programmes are identified and case studies are run to establish the development and extent to which the NCTM standards guided local efforts. Findings indicate that linking NCTM standards to emerging career-orientated curriculum is not a simple process requiring pedagogical changes only. It is a challenge that will involve comprehensive restructuring of the curriculum, instruction and assessment. Organisational and management changes are also necessary. Show less

Authors: Hernandez-Gantes, Victor M.; Nieri, Lisa A.

Corporate authors: National Center for Research in Vocational Education (U.S.) (NCRVE)

Date: 1997

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: MDS

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Skills and knowledge; Qualifications ... [+] Show more
Learning to work: how parents nurture the transition from school to work/Family matters … in school to work transition

This publication consists of two research updates. The first, ‘Learning to work: how parents nurture the transition ... Show more
This publication consists of two research updates. The first, ‘Learning to work: how parents nurture the transition from school to work’, highlights conclusions from the study, ‘Lessons from life’s first teacher: the role of the family in adolescent and adult readiness for school-to-work transition’ [indexed at TD/INT 58.407], which offers an analysis of how families contribute to work-related learning. Its intended audience is parents. It describes two views of family involvement, discusses family pressures, and lists behaviors of proactive families that make significant contributions to the welfare of their members and the strength of the national work force. It also lists strategies that proactive families use to support learning and examples of work values found among proactive families. Sources of assistance for parents to use to enhance the family’s capacity to nurture work-related development are cited. Seven resources for further information are listed. The second update, ‘Family matters … in school-to-work transition’, is intended for educational leaders and policymakers. It discusses the importance of families in the school-to-work transition and assumptions that have limited the recognition of the family’s role. Drawing on the same study as the first update, this report addresses three topics: proactive, inactive, and authoritarian families; family work values that improve school-to-work readiness; and ways families influence work readiness. Policy recommendations are made.
Published abstract from ERIC website. Show less

Authors: Way, Wendy L.; Rossman, Marilyn R.

Corporate authors: National Center for Research in Vocational Education (U.S.) (NCRVE)

Date: 1996

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: MDS

Subjects: Youth; Gender; Research ... [+] Show more
Emerging uses of computers for education: an overview of tools and issues for vocational educators

This publication provides an overview and discussion of emerging trends in computer-based educational tools and the ... Show more
This publication provides an overview and discussion of emerging trends in computer-based educational tools and their current and potential uses in a broad range of vocational education settings. It also addresses potential barriers to development and implementation of new educational technologies for vocational settings and suggests some ways to overcome those barriers. At foot of title: RAND. Show less

Authors: Lewis, Matthew W.

Corporate authors: National Center for Research in Vocational Education (U.S.) (NCRVE)

Date: 1992

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: MDS

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Technology; Teaching and learning
Evaluation of modern apprenticeships: 1998 survey of employers

The Modern Apprenticeship (MA) program was introduced to improve the supply of intermediate level of skills in the ... Show more
The Modern Apprenticeship (MA) program was introduced to improve the supply of intermediate level of skills in the United Kingdom (UK). The Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) commissioned a study in 1998 to evaluate employers' views and experiences of MAs. This study set out to: (1) evaluate the impact MAs are having on the quantity and quality of work-based training for young people; (2) determine the extent to which the MA program has been effective in overcoming skill shortages and in improving skill levels; (3) assess whether the program provided value for money; and (4) provide some guidance in delivering and maintaining high quality training. The study, based on interviews with employers, found that while there was room for some improvements, overall, the MAs were meeting the needs and expectations of both employers and apprentices. Show less

Corporate authors: Economic Research Services (Firm) ... [+] Show more

Date: 1998

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Youth; Evaluation; Apprenticeship ... [+] Show more
Modern apprenticeships: exploring the reasons for non-completion in five sectors

Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) provide people aged between 16 and 24 with work-based training which leads to qualific ... Show more
Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) provide people aged between 16 and 24 with work-based training which leads to qualifications at National Vocational Qualification level three (NVQ3) or above. This report provides a profile of non-completers and examines how trainees came to start the MA program, their understanding of the process at the start of the training, their training experience and the range of reasons for not completing the MA program. More specifically, it investigates why some leavers from MAs do not attain a NVQ3 and some attain a level three but do not complete the whole training, and why some leavers do not complete their MA in spite of remaining with the employer, in some cases still receiving training. The report also examines what non-completers do after the MA and ways of improving attainment. Information was obtained from recent non-completers, training providers and employers. The five sectors covered in this study are: Care, Hospitality, Retail, Motor and Electrotechnical. Some key issues to emerge from this research include: (1) despite non-completion, most participants felt they had benefited from the program; (2) most employers were generally positive about MAs and very few planned to discontinue their involvement with MA training; (3) most trainees started their training without being fully aware of what the training involved or how long it would take; (4) a large number of employers lack information and knowledge about MAs; (5) there appears to be no one stage of the training program where non-completion is more likely to take place; and (6) Key Skills was one of the key factors identified as leading to non-completion. Show less

Authors: Winterbotham, Mark; Adams, Lorna; Lorentzen-White, Damion

Corporate authors: IFF Research (Firm) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2000

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Youth; Apprenticeship; Evaluation ... [+] Show more
Basic skills, soft skills and labour market outcomes: secondary analysis of the National Child Development Study

Previous research has shown that basic numeracy and literacy skills have important positive effects on individuals' ... Show more
Previous research has shown that basic numeracy and literacy skills have important positive effects on individuals' labour market outcomes. However, the impact of 'soft skills' were not taken into account. There is concern that if individuals with better basic skills also have better 'soft skills', then some of the benefits of literacy and numeracy that were identified in earlier research may be attributable to individuals having better soft skills. A second area of concern is that previous research did not directly investigate whether improving adults' basic skills would also improve their labour market outcomes. The study aims to investigate whether the literacy and numeracy test scores in the National Child Development Study (NCDS) are correlated with 'soft skills' that were excluded from previous research but which also have a positive impact on individuals' labour market outcomes, and whether individuals who have measurably improved their basic skills since the age of 16 earn more because of their higher skills. Show less

Authors: Machin, Stephen; McIntosh, Steven; Vignoles, Anna; Viitanen, Tarja

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE)

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Literacy; Numeracy; Labour market ... [+] Show more