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Vocational education and arts education: an important synergy

This issue of ‘Centerfocus’ argues that arts education, encompassing dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts, sh ... Show more
This issue of ‘Centerfocus’ argues that arts education, encompassing dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts, should be included in the vocational curriculum in secondary school. The authors suggest that study of the arts in addition to skills training is a valuable strategy for educating young people for further study and work. The paper documents the relationship between vocational education and arts education over the course of the 20th century. The discussion then examines the relationship between the changing employee characteristics required of the emerging economy of the new century and the implications of these changes for better collaboration between vocational and arts education. In conclusion, the authors look at circumstances favouring cooperation between vocational and arts education teachers, and recommend strategies to facilitate this relationship. Show less

Authors: Sterling, Carol; Burke, Fred G.

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

Date: 1997

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Article

Series name: Centerfocus

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Secondary education; Teaching and learning
Current issues in vocational education and training in New Zealand

The following issues are discussed: participation rates in vocational education and training in New Zealand; the ch ... Show more
The following issues are discussed: participation rates in vocational education and training in New Zealand; the changing role of vocational education and training in secondary schools; new initiatives in light of youth unemployment and transition difficulties; recognition of competence and responsiveness of the system to the need for change. Show less

Authors: Wood, Derek E.

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

Date: 1988

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia; New Zealand

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Occasional paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Youth; Employment ... [+] Show more
A framework for technology education which emphasizes intellectual processes

Building on the assumption that the most important skill for the future is the ability to think, an initial framewo ... Show more
Building on the assumption that the most important skill for the future is the ability to think, an initial framework for an intellectual processes curriculum theory has been described. While it is acknowledged that the curricular framework is incomplete, it is hoped that a critical examination and elaboration of the framework will be undertaken by technology educators. Many of the programs described in recent issues of 'The technology teacher' and 'TIES magazine' contain aspects of the proposed intellectual processes curriculum and should serve as a testing ground for further refinements of this initial framework. Show less

Authors: Johnson, Scott D.

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

Date: 1992

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Article

Series name: MDS

Subjects: Teaching and learning; Skills and knowledge; Vocational education and training
Meeting teachers’ professional development needs for school-to-work transition: strategies for success

Ways in which the professional development needs of vocational and academic teachers who intend to or are now engag ... Show more
Ways in which the professional development needs of vocational and academic teachers who intend to or are now engaged in school-to-work transition activities are met, are described in this document. In the first section, thirteen professional development themes are presented. Collectively they reflect the comprehensive nature of professional development for school-to-work transition. In the second section, ways to provide school-to-work related professional development to teachers are discussed. Several suggestions for using professional development to help teachers prepare for the school-to-work responsibilities are offered. Show less

Authors: Finch, Curtis R.; Schmidt, B. June; Moore, Margaret

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: Workforce development; Employment; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more
Integration of vocational and academic education: theory and practice

This paper focuses on the integration of vocational and academic education at the secondary level rather than the e ... Show more
This paper focuses on the integration of vocational and academic education at the secondary level rather than the elementary or postsecondary level. Theoretical approaches to horizontal integration of vocational and academic school subjects are discussed, and a review of literature that reports on actual attempts to achieve such integration is presented. Other issues and related scenarios are discussed. Show less

Authors: Plihal, Jane

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

Date: 1992

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: MDS

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Secondary education; Pathways ... [+] Show more
School-to-work for the college bound

This report outlines several reasons why the college preparatory potential of school-to-work programs, originally d ... Show more
This report outlines several reasons why the college preparatory potential of school-to-work programs, originally designed for students not intending to go to college, should be considered. It describes the characteristics of school-to-work programs in the USA, presents some examples of school-to-work programs that have been successful in teaching academic skills and preparing students for college, and outlines empirical evidence to support the argument that these programs are able to function as college preparatory programs. A review of college admissions processes and strategies to assist school-to-work students gain admission to selective colleges, supports the suggestion that for school-to-work to succeed as a college preparatory program there need to be significant changes in both assessment and college admission procedures. Show less

Authors: Bailey, Thomas R.; Merritt, Donna

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; Innovation; Research ... [+] Show more
Learning how to learn at work: lessons from three high school programs

This report draws on case study and survey data to describe the characteristics of teaching and learning in work-ba ... Show more
This report draws on case study and survey data to describe the characteristics of teaching and learning in work-based learning (WBL) and to identify how the work context supports, or hinders, both. This study has two main objectives. The first objective is to understand the workplace as a learning environment for students. It specifically focuses on the social means by which work tasks are established and accomplished. It looks at teaching at work, at who does it and how the community supports teaching and learning. The second objective is to understand what students learn from WBL, including technical, generic, social skills and work-related attitudes. The study asks what opportunities are presented for learning different skills or attitudes and what students appear to learn from these opportunities. Show less

Authors: Stasz, Cathleen; Kaganoff, Tessa

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: Employment; Teaching and learning; Workforce development ... [+] Show more
Performance standards for vocational education: national, state, and local implications: reference materials

This publication contains diverse background information on performance standards. It includes a paper which gives ... Show more
This publication contains diverse background information on performance standards. It includes a paper which gives guidelines for development of performance measures and standards, and discusses what performance measures and standards are, what types and how many should be developed, and why it is necessary to measure changes over time. Show less

Authors: Hoachlander, E. Gareth; Casello, Joseph; Hill, Paul; Visdos, Robert J.

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

Date: 1991

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: MDS

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Performance; Governance ... [+] Show more
Education and work: the essential tension

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Authors: Fitzgerald, Louise F.

Corporate authors: ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education (ERIC/ACVE) ... [+] Show more

Date: 1985

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: ERIC/ACVE information series

Subjects: Employment
Current issues and concerns in Scottish vocational education research and development

This paper includes the following sections: Background, that provides an overview of 'what is Scotland' and what is ... Show more
This paper includes the following sections: Background, that provides an overview of 'what is Scotland' and what is 'recent'; Recent trends in Scottish education; International messages; Current developments in relation to full time students, young workers and vocational students involved in continuing education; The researcher's contribution; Scotland today; and Questions and answers. Show less

Authors: Weir, Douglas

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

Date: 1986

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: NCRVE occasional paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Research