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Abstract:
The authors look at the role of secondary schools in providing the foundations for effective vocational learning and improving the flow of highly capable learners to the workforce. Options to improve vocational learning in schools are proposed following an analysis of international innovations. The authors argue that the current [vocational education and training] VET in school programs have a narrow pedagogy, skewed participation levels, perverse funding incentives and lack employer recognition largely due to limited workplace learning opportunities. By examining the approaches used in... [+] Show more
Subjects: Vocational education and training; Workforce development; Providers of education and training; Innovation; Teaching and learning
Keywords: VET in schools; Institutional role; Pedagogics
Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania; Hong Kong (China); Asia; Switzerland; Europe
Published: Melbourne, Victoria: Committee for Economic Development of Australia, 2016
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https://www.ceda.com.au/ResearchAndPolicies/Research/Education/VET-skills-for-growth