This paper presents the outcomes of a systematic review of the experience of the first cohorts using Ufi's online Learning through Work (LtW) facility to negotiate personalized programmes of study leading to full university awards based on projects related to their everyday work. The concept of learning through work and wider experience of online…

Attempts to explain the connection between education and income and occupational prestige through hypothesis of a nonlinear model drawing in the theory and research of psychophysics. Results indicated that the nonlinear model, compared with linear models, yielded theoretical confirmation without losing predictive accuracy. (LLL)

Describes the emerging field of entrepreneurship education. Discusses several model programs in the field. (CH)

Presents conceptual framework for understanding problems encountered by dropouts in school-to-work transition; underlying assumption is that dropouts are likely to face strains in homes, jobs, and other community settings similar to those which led to their dropping out. Also discusses exemplary school and work programs for dropouts. (CMG)

The authors describe a framework for administration and implementation of postsecondary internships in accounting. Topics covered include (1) qualifications, (2) duration, (3) timing, (4) granting credit and providing grades, and (5) evaluation criteria. Implementation guidelines are included. (CH)

Reviews the history of industrial training in Finland and analyzes the Finnish school system and the work environment. Highlighted are (1) development of rationalization training, (2) development of managerial training, (3) development of correspondence training courses, (4) training in private companies, and (5) industrial training in the past…

Provides an overview of technology education. Defines the field, identifies opportunities within the field, and comments on the role of the International Technology Education Association. (CH)

Discusses the history of the relationship between vocational education and community colleges and the current status of this relationship. (CH)

Reports on an investigation into the stated "needs" of employers in the United Kingdom and relates these needs to landmarks in the call for prevocational education. Discusses possible plans for research in the area of matching vocational education with employment needs. (Author/CH)

Points to the increasing education level in society as a force toward participative management style. Stresses that the education taking place in the United States may not equip people to work in a democratic workplace. Presents a model of participative management style and discusses its relationship to education. (BH)

The author summarizes the proceedings of the International Labour Office's Industrial Committees. Topics include (1) technical cooperation; (2) effective, innovative training; (3) social content of technological development and restructuring; (4) worker safety and health; and many others. (CH)

The German apprenticeship system and the Danish "sandwich" system impart the following lessons for school-to-work transition in the United States: employers actively develop, manage, and implement systems; links are made between educational and employment needs of students and needs of companies; and coalitions/local intermediary…

Traces the history of the meaning and content of education as preparation for work in the United States. States that education as preparation for work is a major goal and discusses how to achieve it. Considers the contributions of both career and vocational education. (CH)

Focuses on the labor force participation decision made by 16-year-olds. In addition to identifying factors to explain the decision to leave school early, merits of the added/discouraged worker hypothesis and the explanatory powers of economic versus social variables are discussed. (Author/CH)

Issues related to technological literacy that warrant investigation by vocational education researchers are presented. The lack of agreement regarding what constitutes technological literacy is discussed, along with several assumptions about technology. General questions for investigation are presented for consideration. (Author)