International journal for research in vocational education and training

This peer-reviewed journal is the official journal of VETNET European Research Network in Vocational Education and Training (World Education Research Association). Its covers all fields of vocational education and training (VET) research with a focus on Europe, but includes regions with growing systems and practices of VET such as India, the Asia-Pacific region and America. Themes covered include: comparison of VET cultures and governance of VET systems; qualification frameworks; competence assessment; teachers' and trainers' professional development; VET careers, school-to-work...  [+] Show more

This peer-reviewed journal is the official journal of VETNET European Research Network in Vocational Education and Training (World Education Research Association). Its covers all fields of vocational education and training (VET) research with a focus on Europe, but includes regions with growing systems and practices of VET such as India, the Asia-Pacific region and America. Themes covered include: comparison of VET cultures and governance of VET systems; qualification frameworks; competence assessment; teachers' and trainers' professional development; VET careers, school-to-work transitions and vocational guidance and counseling; work-based learning; partnership of learning venues; apprenticeship; social issues in VET and social impact of VET provisions; pedagogic support by digital media such as Web 2.0; and didactics with emphasis on VET.