Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) have both an educational and professional function. Although employer engagement is necessary to execute the latter function effectively, employer engagement remains a problem for most TVET institutions. This research investigates employer engagement in upper secondary TVET schools in Ghana.…

Economic geographers have traditionally concerned themselves with the primary and secondary sectors of the economy. As the world becomes more service-oriented, however, as much attention must be paid to the service economy and the role of technology. This article focuses on deindustrialization and the rise of the contemporary service--and…

This research paper is one in a series produced as part of the Cedefop project The changing nature and role of VET (2016-18). The aim of the paper is to provide an overview of how CVET is conceptualised in various international level policy documents and how it is referred to across countries. It discusses national conceptions of CVET, the…

This report reviews over 50 research studies to consider the level and type of mathematical skills needed by employers in today's economy. It considers five key questions: (1) What mathematics (level and content) is required in the workplace today?; (2) How and why have the mathematical needs of the workplace changed over time?; (3) In what ways…

To make the best use of new materials developed for everything from computers to artificial hearts to more fuel-efficient cars, improved materials syntheses and manufacturing processes are needed. This instructional module includes teacher materials, a student quiz, and possible student outcomes. (JOW)

This student learning activity explores the history and evolution of packaging technology and concerns about plastics and other packaging materials. (SK)

Offers a technology education activity on the subject of manufacturing processes. Includes background information, concepts presented, objectives, equipment list, procedures, and suggested follow-up activities. (JOW)

Provides insight into the exciting future of robotics. Includes a student quiz and possible student outcomes. (JOW)

The problems plaguing a frequently-recalled car provide satirical evidence that permitting students to get by with bad habits in school may enable them to continue their bad habits at work, forcing a wider public to suffer from the results. (PGD)

This document contains instructor's guides for slide/tape packages on careers in four areas: the communications and media cluster, the manufacturing cluster, the public services cluster, and the transportation cluster. Each instructor's guide provides the following: general instruction for student use--equipment needed, preparation before class,…

The Malaysian government has committed itself to become a manufacturing leader by 2020. To that end, they have developed educational strategies and prepared a cadre of instructors educated in a process that stresses integration of theory and application. (JOW)

Robots are finally receiving wide-spread attention as a means to realize the goal of automating factories. In the 1960's robot use was limited by unfavorable acquisition and operating costs and the affordable control technology limiting applications to relatively simple jobs. During the 1970's productivity of manufacturing organizations declined…

Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) is a critical mechanism for manufacturing competitiveness. Education and government must focus on preparing workers for the CIM environment and providing technical assistance for technology transfer, especially in small businesses. (SK)

A syllabus for A-level examination in Industrial Studies has been developed to foster "industrial literacy" by giving students an understanding of industry's economic/social significance and developing in them an ability to understand concepts underlying policy and decision-making in companies. Discusses assessment instruments…

This laboratory manual for junior high school students encompasses concepts found in manufacturing. Developed under a contract from the U.S. Office of Education, it is the second part of a 2-year integrated program, and together with the first course in construction technology, provides an introductory study of industrial technology. This manual…