Vocational education is shaking off its Cinderella status and taking its place internationally at the forefront of social policy issues. Recognition of the link between vocational education and economic and social development is resulting in a wide range of educational and train…
The magic of education -- The puzzle is real : the ubiquity of useless education -- The puzzle is real : the handsome rewards of useless education -- The signs of signaling : in case you're still not convinced -- Who cares if it's signaling? : the selfish return to education -- …
Introduction : numeric capital -- Vocational schools -- Vocational students -- Teachers, teaching, and curricula -- Creating identities -- Jobs, internships, and the school-to-work transition -- Conclusion : precarious China
Competence explains what skills and competencies students need to succeed in today's workplace and details how colleges and universities can strengthen the curriculum to cultivate these skills in their undergraduate students. The book addresses the continuing disparity between t…
This volume offers new perspectives on 21st century teaching skills, focusing especially on assessment. The text offers strategies to improve individual and group development, and draws on international comparisons to identify policy frameworks.