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Nelson, Wayne A.; Wellings, Paula; Palumbo, David; Gupton, Christine – 2001
In a project designed to provide training for entry-level job skills in high tech industries, a combination of narrative and technology was employed to aid learners in developing the necessary soft skills (dependability, responsibility, listening comprehension, collaboration, et cetera) sought by employers. The EnterTech Project brought together a…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Entry Workers
Download full textBrown, Bettina Lankard – 2002
Exploring the relationship between generic skills (sometimes called employability skills) and career and technical education (CTE) requires asking these three questions: Are such skills taught in CTE? Can they be taught? Do employers value them over technical skills. A literature review of 14 books, reports, and journal articles concludes that…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Competency Based Education, Constructivism (Learning), Context Effect
