Country profiles are compiled from a variety of national and international sources and have been informed and validated by UNEVOC Centres in the country or other Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) national authorities. This profile discusses Cambodia's: (1) TVET systems; (2) TVET strategy and key policy documents; (3) governance…

This article presents a review of extant research on student dropout in Norway, originally undertaken as part of a systematic review. The article contextualizes the foundational principle of equality as championed by the welfare state and identifies the significance of dropout in upper secondary education in Norway. The article then assesses…

Since 2001 there has been a statutory requirement for teachers in English further education (FE) colleges to gain teaching qualifications. However, in marked distinction from other sectors of education, around 90% of FE teachers are employed untrained, and complete their initial teacher training on a part-time in-service basis. Traditionally, this…

This article considers the in-service learning opportunities arising from the emergence and early formation of the learning representative scheme in New Zealand. Drawing on an interview study with respondents from the major stakeholders involved in the design of the scheme and subsequent ongoing research, the article makes comparisons between the…

A description is given of the development, implementation, and the functional outcome of a revised inservice education correspondence course on leadership development in vocational education, which was offered by the University of Illinois. When used as group study and with invited guidance and administrative personnel, the course was very…

This article describes the mentoring program at Ottawa Vocational Education (EHOVE) Career Center in Milan, Ohio. The program is designed to enhance the performance of all new teachers by facilitating their transfer of knowledge gained from their coursework and inservice training into appropriate teaching practice. In addition, it is also…

This project provides in-service training to vocational educators and related personnel in order to equip them with competencies required to develop and direct more adequate and relevant programs of vocational education for people in rural areas. The project provided in-service training for 452 participants from 49 states and the District of…

An overview of contemporary ideas regarding in-service vocational-technical education is presented in brief outline. In-service education is defined (as a "planned, goal-directed change process") and guidelines for planning, organizing, and conducting in-service education, consistent with the definition, are given. Key points are reiterated and…

Thirty-eight elementary teachers recently completed a college credit course which was developed to give teachers the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a welder, a printer, a draftsman or a chef. (Author)

Basically designed as an inservice training activity for vocational education personnel, the conference had three broad objectives: (1) to upgrade the professional personnel, involved in vocational educational programs in North Dakota, (2) to sharpen the focus of the role of vocational education in meeting the needs of people, and (3) to continue…

Thirty-two vocational special needs paraprofessionals who attended a training certification workshop significantly increased their knowledge of and concern for special needs students. A comprehensive training model encompassing 12 special needs categories was developed. (SK)

This manual is designed for organizers and teachers concerned with training personnel working at the primary and intermediate levels in government statistical offices. The major content consists of outlines for nine training courses: (1) Principles and methods of statistics; (2) Designing a statistical investigation; (3) Data collection by field…

Camden County, New Jersey, Vocational School offers outstanding food service training course with vocational certificate or high school diploma. (Author)

Reviews development of the Leader Attributes Inventory and its use in evaluating 10 leadership development programs for vocational graduate students and 7 for inservice personnel. Participant satisfaction and the development and use of leadership attributes are discussed. (SK)