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Cross Border Activities To Strengthen Technical And Vocational Education And Training Systems In The Information Era, Sarah Hayman

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

This presentation aims to consider issues of cooperation in the international arena which are raised by the premise that technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is a critical and integral component of lifelong learning. The paper outlines the objectives and strategies of UNESCO’s UNEVOC Network and challenges the audience to consider what strategies they can encourage in their own countries and regions that will facilitate international cooperation and subsequently strengthen TVET systems. Issues which will be discussed will include maximising national capabilities through training and cooperative activities such as articulation and recognition of courses across national borders, identifying competencies …

The Impact Of Globalisation And The Changing Nature Of Work On Vocational Education And Training, Chris Robinson

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

The world is changing fast these days. Globalisation of economies and rapid technological change critically affects all countries. The education and training systems in all countries have had difficulties in keeping up with the pace of change, yet it is vital that they do so. Some of the key technical skills we will need in 20 years time do not yet exist. This poses tremendous problems and challenges for the provision of education and training (VET). Several new research studies released by the Australian National Centre for Vocational Education Research have examined the implications of the globalisation and the changing …

Thirsty Horses And Public Waterholes, Joyce Marie Turnbull

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

This paper deals with the challenges for vocational education and training administrators in the Northern Territory of Australia to respond to calls for action to address apparently opposing needs and forces. Issues considered include the incongruity of development theory and globalisation theory in the context of the Australian outback; the provision of effective training and employment programs to a largely traditional Indigenous population in remote Northern Territory communities; the clash between strategic planning in governmental and organisational contexts and the transmitted Indigenous world picture; the ambiguity of training for employment or the establishment of an enterprise culture in the remote …

Regional Integration Of Tvet Systems Among Small Island States: Caribbean Initiatives, Tom Mcardle

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

States in the Caribbean Community (Caricom) are exploring regional integration of TVET as a means of improving the quality of training to enable improved worker performance and labour market mobility of workers in the region. This involves reaching a consensus on (1) the basis for design of training programmes, e.g. the approach to standards, use of ompetency-based approaches, etc., and (2) the framework for recognition and certification of trainees/workers that facilitates upward mobility and lifelong learning. Current efforts to achieve regional integration are discussed with issues and problems highlighted for discussion.

Integration Of General Education Into The Vocational Training Curriculum, Kwok Hung Lai

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

As our economy is moving towards knowledge-based post-industrial era, graduates need to re-equip themselves to meet with rapidly changing expectations of employers and society. Vocational education institutions also need to provide a seamless learning experience to students and enhance their lifelong learning abilities. General education should form an integral part of the total education experience, instead of ad hoc extra-curricular activity. It should be well integrated into the existing vocational training curriculum. This paper discusses the arguments for such grounds and suggests how this can be implemented.

Quantitative Evaluation Of The Educational Programmes On Students’ Awareness Of Social Responsibility, Loky Tsui, Sau-Wan, Teresa Lee Wong

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

As discrimination and hazardous working conditions have been constituting social costs in the Hong Kong economy, legislative progress in enforcing equal opportunity, safety and health at work becomes obvious with the enactment of discrimination ordinances and the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance in 1997. Educational programmes were being conducted for students to realise such social responsibility soon after they graduate. The evaluation of the educational programmes is based on the empirical data collected after the delivery of educational packages.

Exploration Of The Aboriginal Vocational Training Implementation Stratagem From The Outlook Of The "Tribal Classroom", Chin-Hung Chou

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

In recent years, the economic development and the changes in the industrial structures in Taiwan have caused the agriculture-based production structure to breakdown among the aboriginal people of Taiwan. Employment opportunities in the traditional tribal villages have declined sharply and a great numbers of people have moved out of the villages. Foreign laborers have also created a high rate of unemployment among the aboriginal people and has weakened and limited their ability to compete with others. Therefore, in order to increase Taiwan aborigines' employment competence and employment opportunities, this article will be based on the perspective of the "tribal classroom" …

Role Of Supported Services In The Provision Of Vocational Training For Open Employment To People With Disabilities In Hong Kong, Woon-Ching, Eliza Lo Chan

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

The performance indicator for training for open employment is on how successfully the trainee is being employed in a job. Other than providing the job skills required which was always the emphasis in the vocational training, there are other issues, equally important, that should be addressed to prepare the trainees to enter into the competitive open job market. Independent and social skills should be strengthened through programmed activities. Attention should also be paid to minimize the mismatch between skills training and job opportunities to the trainees. Based on the provision in the skills centres for the people with disabilities aiming …

Adapting The System Of Continuing Vocational Education For The 3rd Industrial Revolution: Experiences From The Swedish Pilot Project With Ave, Mats Lindell

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

This paper analyses problems associated with adapting the system of continuing vocational education (CVT) to the rapidly changing Swedish labour market. The key question asked in the paper is how CVT is going to adapt to a labour market characterised by a growing ITeconomy. The paper also presents empirical data from the pilot project in Sweden called Advanced Vocational Education. AVE is a new form of post-secondary education designed to meet changing technology and skill requirements. The paper concludes that AVE is a step in the right direction in decreasing the gap between demand and supply.

Use Of Social And Economic Modeling To Plan Vocational Education And Training, David L. Passmore

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

The Workforce Education and Development program at Penn State University applies input-output and social accounting models to provide information for planning vocational education and training. These models are specified, and several applications of these models to training investment research are described.

Global E-Learning Tendencies And Possibilities Of Using The Internet For Vocational And Educational Training, Armin Von Gruchalla, Dipl.-Ing. Frank Stauch

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

The Virtual Training Center (VTC) integrates the ideas of media-based learning environments into the idea of the learning platform which has increasingly influenced theoretical discussions at international congresses (e.g. Learntec 2000, Karlsruhe, see www.learntec.de). The VTC simulates a training center in the web and serves as a platform of internet or intranet based courses and self-learning media. Seminars and workshops can be held, media and documents can be worked on and administered and know-how can be exchanged. The basic idea of the VTC is to create a web-based infrastructure which shelters all possibilities of web-based teaching, learning and training.

An Examination Of The Concept Of Providing Leadership Development For All Students As An Integral Part Of Classroom Instruction, Jerome I. Leventhal

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

The concept of having all career/vocational/technical students develop leadership skills in addition to their other salable skills is recognized by both educators and employers. Total student development is necessary for all students to ensure successful roles in society, and to enter the labor market. Incorporating leadership skills in the instruction, improves the quality and relevance of the instruction, develops student leadership, enhances citizenship responsibilities, overcomes sex and race discrimination and stereotyping, and benefits all students including special populations and minorities. Occupational skills need to be enhanced with skills that enable the student to communicate with employers and do well in …

Career Aspirations And Knowledge About Career And Technical Education Of Kalamazoo County 8th And 9th Grade Students, Kevin Hollenbeck

Reports

No abstract provided.

A Brief History Of Technical Education In Hong Kong 1863 To 1980: A Paper Presented On The Occasion Of The 30th Anniversary: 12 October 2000, Dan Waters

Staff Publications

As someone who in the 1970s was given the sobriquet of "Mr. Technical Institute", I am proud and deeply honoured to be invited to address you all today. The occasion is Mirrison Hill Technical Institute's (MHTI) 30th Anniversary, which falls in this, so called, Millennium Year...

A Middle School 6-8 Drafting Curriculum, David Charles Abdalla

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this thesis was to develop a drafting core curriculum that could be successfully implemented at any middle school in any state.

The Next American High School Initiative, Valter Facundo

Theses Digitization Project

The next American School Initiative plans to benefit low income minorities or below average achievers to excel in career choices by following occupational clusters and job shadowing to promote careers in applied technology.

Preparatory Vocational Education Grant Proposal, Vernon Keith Matthews

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis was written as part of a process to secure funds for developing a "Preparatory Vocational Education" training academy for entry-level "Irrigation Technicians." Research revealed that funding for vocational program development was being awarded to "All-inclusive" or academy-style programs. These programs provide instruction necessary for students with zero experience to compete as entry-level journeymen. This project is based on a partial proposal draft for a U.S. Department of Labor Grant.

Introduction To Cosmetology: Color Seasons And Palettes, Judy Fondales Judilla

Theses Digitization Project

This is a step-by-step cosmetology handbook with instructions and techniques employed by professional makeup artists to transform a woman from average to gorgeous.

Veterinary Technician Assistant Curriculum Guideline, Mickey Ellen Rash

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this thesis was to develop a core curriculum to be presented to the state for consideration as the established curriculum guideline for veterinary technician assistants/veterinary assistant programs.

Learning To Walk The Talk: Cognitive Models Improve Presentation Skills, Adrienne Lynne Carter

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

Recognizing Adult Learning Disabilities, Mark Stephen Shepherd

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to develop aids and strategies for identifying and assisting adult students with learning disabilities. Using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association (DSM-IV 1994). The project addresses specific descriptions for identifying traits, behaviors, and characteristics in the recognition of: dyslexia; color blindness, tic disorders, Tourette's syndrome, scotopic sensitivity syndrome, behavior disorders, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), aphasic disorders, and autistic disorders.

2000, Arkansas Valley Technical Institute

ATU-Ozark Yearbooks

This is the 2000 yearbook of the Arkansas Valley Technical Institute at Ozark, Arkansas, formerly known as the Arkansas Valley Vocational Technical School and now Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus.

A Tribute To William E. Reed, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

Documents

A Tribute to William E. Reed, Head of North Carolina A&T Agriculture Department, and an NFA alumnus from Louisiana.

An Evaluation Of The Ductile Iron Casting Training Program At The Industrial Technology Department Of A Midwestern University, Khalid D. Alkarimy

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study is to determine how efficient this training program is as measured by (a) increasing the knowledge of new employees about the ductile iron casting process and other casting processes as perceived by the participants, (b) participants achievement of the program learning objectives as perceived by the participants, and (c) a positive reaction and attitude toward the program contents, instructors, facility and handout as perceived by the participants. The problem of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Ductile Iron Casting Training program offered by the Industrial Technology department of a Midwestern University to …

Investigation Of The Job Training Partnership Act Career Inventory In Predicting Career Clusters For Clients In Black Hawk County, Amy Bryte

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) is a federally funded program that is an approach to employee training and placement to the economically disadvantaged, dislocated workers, or those facing significant employment barriers. The goal of ITP A is to put People to work by placing them in jobs through various training activities. Overall the ITP A program strives to move jobless individuals into permanent self-sustaining employment. A service offered through the ITPA program is career inventory. Career inventory are assessment tools used to determine a client's current abilities, values, and interests. After a client completes the career inventory they are …

Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 1999 Survey Data, Kevin Hollenbeck

Reports

No abstract provided.

Curriculum Of The Dubuque Community School District In Relation To Industrial Technology Programs In The State Of Iowa, Boyd A. Card

Graduate Research Papers

This study was conducted to draw a comparison between the Industrial Technology course offerings available in Iowa high schools and those offered in the Dubuque Community School District (DCSD). The top twenty largest school districts grades nine to twelve in Iowa will be selected for this study. The survey will be in table format and sent to Industrial Technology teachers.

Employability Expectations And Hiring Trends Of High School Graduates By Dubuque County Manufacturers, Lisa A. Freebolin

Graduate Research Papers

Little research has been done to show skill requirements and employability trends for high school graduates in a specific local industrial sector, such as manufacturing. It was in an effort to better equip Dubuque's students with the skills they need for employability and success in the workplace, that this research has answered the question: What are the employability expectations and hiring trends of high school graduates by Dubuque County manufacturers?

The Relationship Between Female Enrollment In Ninth Grade Industrial Technology Programs And Recruiting Efforts Made In The Eighth Grade Classroom, Scott J. Garwood

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this casual-comparative study was to investigate the effect of recruitment efforts made in the eighth grade Industrial Technology classroom on female enrollment in Industrial Technology at the ninth grade level. The treatment consisted of a fifteen minute presentation designed to generate interest in Industrial Technology among female students.

It was found that female enrollment in ninth grade Industrial Technology courses was 33% higher among those who received the treatment than those who did not. It was concluded that recruitment efforts made at the eighth grade level did have an effect on enrollment at the ninth grade level.

The Development Of A Curriculum For An Advanced Officer Course In Instructor Development, Colleen Patricia Baker

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.