Publisher's Synopsis
Many countries are struggling to redefine their vocational education and training (VET) policies and review the nature of VET curricula and pedagogies. This book draws on the author's own research with young people, employers, teachers, trainers and other VET professionals in the UK. The author explores the history of VET and looks at ways in which it could be redefined and enriched in order to rediscover its true purpose and help design rigorous, effective and innovative work-based provision for young people and adults. Lorna Unwin looks at the ways in which workplaces can provide organic, creative and supportive sites for learning. Drawing on research into workplace learning and on the work of leading theorists such as Jean Lave and Yrgo Engestrom, four key types of 'workplace' are examined: The workplace of paid employment The domestic workplace of the home and gardern The creative workplace as a space in which arts and crafts are pursued The civic workplace of local governance and voluntary activity.;The author also discusses topics such as: The role and nature of vocational qualifications The role of the workplace in people's lives The effect of gender divisions in relation to vocational skills and knowledge Policy making in VET Views and projects from other countries.
