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The Diploma Qualification in England: An Avoidable Failure?
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Isaacs, Tina – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2013
In 2005, the UK government introduced new vocationally related diploma qualifications. Two-year programs were examined in the summers of 2010 and 2011; initial government hopes for candidate numbers proved largely ephemeral and results were disappointing. This article explores what happened to the diploma's lofty ambitions using the summer of 2010…
Descriptors: Qualifications, Graduation Requirements, Foreign Countries, Vocational Education
Guidelines for A Comprehensive Educational Program for the State of Idaho.
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Idaho State Board of Vocational Education, Boise. – 1972
This publication is designed to assist local school districts and other educational agencies in implementing career education in Idaho. Career education is part of a comprehensive education program and should not be conceived as a time segment of education such as vocational education or academic education. The basic educational objectives should…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Career Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Programs
More Practice for Future Profession. The Fachhochschulen in the Federal Republic of Germany. Education and Science (Bildung and Wissenschaft) BW 1988 Nr. 5/6(e).
Inter Nationes, Bonn (West Germany). – 1988
The present-day German Fachhochschulen were established following an agreement on standardization of the Fachhochschule system throughout the Federal Republic of Germany in October 1968. The primary mission of Fachhochschulen is to provide short-term, more practice-related courses with a scientific or artistic basis, particularly in the fields of…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Programs, Educational Change, Educational History
Senior Practical Program. Administrative Manual for Teachers, Counsellors & Administrators.
Northwest Territories Dept. of Education, Yellowknife. – 1990
The Northwest Territories (NWT) Senior Practice Program (SPP) described in this manual is designed to develop self-direction, self-esteem, and skills and knowledge in specific practical areas. The secondary school SPP prepares at-risk students, at least 15 years old, for work. The program has both practical and academic components. This…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Accountability, Admission Criteria, Cooperative Education
Black Leaders' Attitudes Toward the Desirability of Black Students' Entering and Completing Vocational Education Programs. A National Study [Highlights and Recommendations].
Randolph, Harland – 1978
A national survey of black leaders was conducted by federal vocational education administrators to help assure that programs meet the legislative mandate and are socially responsive to black students' needs. The first of three major survey questions--"Is it desirable for black students to enter and complete vocational education programs?"--was…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Black Leadership, Black Students, Educational Administration
Black Leaders' Attitudes toward the Desirability of Black Students' Entering and Completing Vocational Education Programs. A National Study.
Randolph, Harland – 1978
In a national study to help assure that programs meet the legislative mandate and are socially responsive to black students' needs, federal vocational education administrators surveyed black leaders. Respondants included 1,252 persons. The first of three major survey questions--"Is it desirable for black students to enter and complete…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Black Leadership, Black Students, Educational Administration
Washington School-to-Work Evaluation Report.
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Owens, Tom – 1997
The extent and quality of school-to-work (STW) programs in the state of Washington were evaluated through a survey of all school districts receiving state STW funds and case studies of programs in four school districts (Bethel, Methow, Sumner, and Wapato), one consortium (Columbia River School-to-Work Consortium in Clark County), and two…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Career Counseling, Case Studies, Consortia