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Cymber, Joyce – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), 2011
Many students lack problem-solving skills. As teenagers, they tend to blame external forces or other people when something goes wrong, instead of trying to understand the root cause to prevent it from happening again. This article discusses the Lean Six Sigma methodology for problem solving, which the Board of Cooperative Educational Services in…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Statistical Analysis, Quality Control, Measurement Techniques
Gibb, Jennifer – 2003
The impact of implementation of a quality system on Australia's vocational education and training (VET) classrooms was examined through case study research with more than 100 quality managers, head teachers, and teachers in 8 technical and further education (TAFE) institutes in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Administration, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
Van den Berghe, Wouter – 1996
This document synthesizes reports on quality issues and trends in vocational education and training (VET) in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. Discussed in the report's five sections are the following topics: quality concepts and their application to VET (VET in Europe, quality concepts and their application…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Educational Cooperation, Educational Policy, Educational Quality
Hughes, Maria, Ed. – 2003
In response to an initial soundings paper issued by the United Kingdom's Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Learning and Skills Development Agency (LSDA) presented its views on ways of enhancing the United Kingdom's existing vocational qualifications system. Selected points of the position that LSDA presented are as follows: (1) the time…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Policy
Elliott, Geoffrey – 1996
The impact of government policy initiatives on public-sector further education (FE) and FE lecturers in the United Kingdom was examined through a case study of a small group of full-time creative arts lecturers at a large urban FE college. A qualitative research approach was used. Data were collected through the following methods: participant…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Adult Education, Case Studies, Educational Change
Visser, Karel – 1994
This document presents an overview of the systems and procedures in place for certifying vocational qualifications in the Netherlands. Chapter 1 describes the following components of the Dutch education system: primary and special education; first phase of secondary education; second phase of secondary education; higher education; adult education;…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adult Education, Apprenticeships, Competence
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). – 2002
The Netherlands' career guidance system and policies were evaluated. Data were collected through meetings with policymakers and guidance practitioners in the public and private sectors, analysis of data from a national questionnaire, and a review of pertinent documentation. The evaluation focused on the following areas: markets and the role of…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Career Education, Career Guidance, Career Information Systems