Purpose - This paper aims to analyse, through the lens of learning network theory, ways in which external VET practitioners work within private enterprises to promote learning within these organizations. Design/methodology/approach - The paper is based on analyses of six case studies in two Australi…
This article focuses on the development of traits of self-regulation within vocational education and training (VET). This perspective is in accordance with the general objective of VET within the German speaking countries and is addressed in the objective "education and training for the ability of s…
A prison setting, with its numerous clinical issues, is a valuable learning experience for the graduate art therapy student. Oftentimes, they see the correctional facility as a dangerous challenge and an intriguing unknown. However, confusion and ambiguity often emerge while providing art therapy se…
Source:Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism
(2006)
This paper was written to explore the opinions of the hospitality human resource managers in Taiwan about current tourism and hospitality education provisions. Major issues regarding tourism and hospitality education in Taiwan were identified. Based on the research findings, a number of conclusions …
Source:Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism
(2006)
The development of hospitality and tourism education in Taiwan in the past two decades brought forth various off-school internship systems to meet the needs of educational and business fields. This paper, with methods of literature review, interview, and pragmatic investigation, researched tourism-r…
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the extent and nature of Vocational Education and Training (VET) vis-à-vis other forms of training in three size categories of small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from two industry sectors. Design/methodology/approach - The longitud…
The development of concepts of social inequity and the understanding of occupational prestige is a significant aspect of children's and adolescents' economic socialization. This socially transmitted knowledge base is subject to values and norms of the socializing institutions (family, school). It is…
Source:British Journal of Educational Psychology
(2006)
Background. Undertaking term-time employment is increasingly commonplace for university students. Much research suggests that combining 'earning and learning' may be detrimental to university life, generating role conflicts, increasing stress and reducing academic success, participation and overall …
Source:Journal of the Irish Dental Association
(2006)
Vocational training in dentistry in Ireland was first established in 1999 to introduce new graduates to the practice of dentistry and to provide general dental training. The Vocational Dental Practitioner (VDP) spends two days per week in private practice, two days in the health board and one day on…
Source:European Journal of Dental Education
(2006)
In addition to dental hospital clinical activity, dental students at Paris Rene Descartes University have the opportunity in their final year of study to practise clinically in a dental office, as associates. This paper outlines a pilot, experimental study designed to assess student reaction to this…
