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Direct linkVesikivi, Petri; Lakkala, Minna; Holvikivi, Jaana; Muukkonen, Hanni – Research Papers in Education, 2020
Technological and social developments during the past years emphasise the importance of knowledge work competence. Additionally, funding of universities in Finland was changed to be based largely on yearly accumulated credits, therefore, improving retention is of critical importance for the institution. In order to improve first-year retention…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Student Projects, School Holding Power, College Credits
Peer reviewedBaines, Bridget – Research Papers in Education, 1987
The article outlines and discusses aspects of a pilot scheme in the Technical and Vocational Education Initiative introduced in 14 local education authorities in England and Wales in 1983. Points are made about the value of interdisciplinary assignment work, dilemmas in assessing and recording, matters of continuity, and issues surrounding…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
