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Social representation of non-academic work in Mexico in the light of cultural artefacts
Clement, Ute; García Fuentes, Paola; Gold, Stefan; … - In: International Journal for Research in Vocational … 8 (2021) 4, pp. 90-112
-academic work in Mexico. This is done through the analysis of artefacts such as films, murals, etc., as these are part of the … tangible culture of a society. As materialised products of human activities or cultural practices, artefacts can be understood … vocational training at upper secondary level in Mexico is 38.2%, i.e. below the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and …
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Cooperation between learning venues and its limits : the hotel industry in Cancún (Mexico)
Vogelsang, Beke; Röhrer, Natascha; Fuchs, Martina; … - In: International journal for research in vocational … 8 (2021) 4, pp. 67-89
Purpose: Recently, high-quality vocational education and training has attracted much attention in Mexico. In this … cooperation between learning venues of vocational education in the hotel industry in Cancún (Quintana Roo, Mexico), one of the …
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The export of Germany's "secret of success" dual technical VET : MNCs and multiscalar stakeholders changing the skill formation system in Mexico
Wiemann, Judith; Fuchs, Martina - In: Cambridge journal of regions economy and society 11 (2018) 2, pp. 373-386
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Supporting vocational students' development of preventive behaviour at work : a phenomenological analysis of teachers' experiences
Lecours, Alexandra; Therriault, Pierre-Yves - In: International journal for research in vocational … 4 (2017) 1, pp. 20-46
Statistics indicate that even if young workers complete vocational training, as a group they are at risk of sustaining injury. It appears that a lack of training in the area of injury prevention may explain some of this effect. Teachers are considered to be key actors in injury-prevention...
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Decision-making rationales among Quebec VET student aged 25 and older
Cournoyer, Louis; Deschenaux, Frédéric - In: International journal for research in vocational … 4 (2017) 3, pp. 226-248
Each year, a large number of students aged 25 years and over take part in vocational and education training (VET …-structured interviews with students enrolled in a VET program. The analysis focused on two theoretical axes: one biographical and the other …
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Vocational training for rural populations : a demand-driven approach and its implications in India
Ramasamy, Muthuveeran; Pilz, Matthias - In: International journal for research in vocational … 7 (2020) 3, pp. 256-277
Context: Vocational training is viewed as a significant tool that increases employment outcomes and provides potential career advancement opportunities for individuals. Many countries are witnessing a shift from supply-driven to demand-driven approaches. The demand-driven approach in vocational...
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Context-driven entrepreneurial education in vocational schools
Sandirasegarane, Sharmila; Sutermaster, Staci; Gill, Alyssa - In: International journal for research in vocational … 3 (2016) 2, pp. 106-126
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is offered throughout the world to students of various educational backgrounds … and career aspirations in an effort to create a skilled workforce. The structure of VET varies greatly across different …, a more context-driven and integrated entrepreneurial approach is proposed for VET. Benefits, disadvantages, and …
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Attracting women into male-dominated trades : views of young women in Australia
Struthers, Karen; Strachan, Glenda - In: International journal for research in vocational … 6 (2019) 1, pp. 1-19
students, complemented by interviews with industry stakeholders and a quantitative analysis of VET and trade participation data … (VET) and typically male-dominated trades in Australia, and how does this compare internationally? 2) Why do very few … involving VET and school sectors, industry, government and trade unions to attract more women into male-dominated trades. …
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Transition to company-based vocational training in Germany by young people from a migrant background : the influence of region of origin and generation status
Beicht, Ursula; Walden, Günter - In: International journal for research in vocational … 6 (2019) 1, pp. 20-45
Purpose: For young people with a migrant background in Germany transition from school to company-based vocational training is much more difficult than for non-migrants. This remains true, when data is controlled for the lower performance of young migrants in general education. In this paper we...
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What students who perform in "secondary roles" can learn from scenario training in vocational education
Sjöberg, David; Karp, Staffan; Rantatalo, Oscar - In: International journal for research in vocational … 6 (2019) 1, pp. 46-67
Context: Learning through scenario training and live simulation in vocational education is generally regarded as an effective tool for developing professional knowledge. However, previous research has largely overlooked the learning of students in secondary roles in scenario training. The...
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