Rediscovering Apprenticeship (eBook)

Research Findings of the International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship (INAP)

Felix Rauner, Erica Smith (Herausgeber)

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2010
XX, 175 Seiten
Springer Netherland (Verlag)
978-90-481-3116-7 (ISBN)

Infos

The rediscovery of the value of apprenticeships has been one of the most significant trends in vocational education in recent years, and has prompted an array of research and development projects in countries around the world. In this volume, the renewed interest in the apprenticeship tradition and the various steps towards the implementation of innovative apprenticeship programmes are analysed and discussed from different perspectives.

Beginning with a number of chapters that describe recent developments in apprenticeship training in different national contexts, the book moves on to analyze the way in which both the quality and profitability of apprenticeship act in concert as the most influential drivers of innovation in this field.

In sum, this book makes an important contribution to the international literature on apprenticeship. It draws together some of the leading researchers in the area, and with its overview of a number of national Vocational Education and Training (VET) projects, provides a body of knowledge on current practices and issues that has previously been lacking in this complex interdisciplinary field. The lessons learned from countries' experiences, as presented in this book, provide a valuable platform for policy-makers and scholars alike.

Inhalt

Series Editors Introduction 6
Preface 10
Contents 12
List of Figures 14
List of Tables 16
About the Authors 18
1 Introduction: Rediscovering Apprenticeship 23
1.1 Conceptual Clarification 23
1.1.1 Professional Knowledge as a Type of Experiential Knowledge for Skilled Workers at the Intermediate Qualification Level 25
1.1.2 The Principle of Vocationalism 25
1.2 Structure of the Volume 26
1.3 Conclusion 27
References 27
2 Competence Development Through Workplace Learning: The Case of the French Vocational Baccalaurat 28
2.1 Introduction 28
2.2 Framework: The Vocational baccalaurat Diploma in France, its Purpose, Organization and Implementation in Vocational lyces and in the Maisons familiales rurales 29
2.2.1 The Vocational baccalaur0at Diploma 29
2.2.1.1 A New Level of Diploma 29
2.2.1.2 A Pluralistic Objective of the VET baccalauréat 30
2.2.1.3 Vocational baccalaur0at Principles 30
2.2.2 The Maisons familiales rurales: Genesis and Evolution 32
2.2.2.1 Genesis and Evolution 32
2.2.2.2 Some Figures 33
2.3 The Role of Different Stakeholders in Designing Conditions for Competence Development Through Innovative Apprenticeships: Convergence and Divergence of the Vocational baccalaurat Training from the Vocational lyce of the Ministry of Education and from the Maisons familiales rurales of the Ministry of Agriculture 33
2.3.1 Origin of the Research, Data, Methodology and Data Collection 33
2.3.2 Divergence and Convergence 34
2.3.2.1 Convergence 34
2.3.2.2 Divergence 34
2.3.2.3 Diversity of the Alternance Patterns (Sandwich Courses Organization): 'Juxtapositive' Versus 'Integrative' Learning System 35
2.4 Conclusion 36
Bibliography 37
3 The Transition from Vocational Education and Training to Higher Education in the German-Speaking Countries 39
3.1 Introduction 39
3.2 The Issue of Comparison 40
3.3 Three Countries, One Objective, but Three Concepts 40
3.3.1 Germany 42
3.3.2 Austria 45
3.3.3 Switzerland 47
3.4 Common Features and Differences 48
References 49
4 Plural Administration in Dual Systems in Selected European Countries 51
4.1 Introduction 51
4.2 Research Problem 52
4.3 Methodology 54
4.4 Research Findings 58
4.5 Conclusions 61
References 62
5 Creating the Social Foundations for Apprenticeship in Ireland 64
5.1 Introduction: Apprenticeship 64
5.2 Earlier Efforts to Build a National Apprenticeship System Painful Learning Experiences 65
5.3 The Social Partnership Agreement Basis for the Successful 1993 Apprenticeship Programme 68
5.3.1 Successful Implementation of the Programme 71
5.3.2 Evaluation 72
5.4 Concluding Reflections 72
References 76
6 Italian Apprenticeship Reform: Impact from National and Regional Perspectives 77
6.1 Introduction 77
6.2 Italian Apprenticeship Reform 78
6.3 Relationship with Education and Labour Market System 79
6.4 Political Reasons for Legislative Change 79
6.5 New Governance Structures for National and Regional Authorities and the Role of the Social Partners 80
6.6 Age, Sectoral and Geographical Distribution 81
6.7 Input to the Labour Market 82
6.8 Regional VET Systems: Diversity as a Laboratory for Testing Different Approaches 83
6.9 Apprenticeship Training in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino 83
6.10 Company Case Studies 85
6.10.1 First Case: Company Producing Textiles 86
6.10.2 Second Case: Company Producing Electronic Devices 86
6.11 Current Situation of the Italian Apprenticeship System 88
6.12 The European Perspective 88
References 90
6.13 Further Reading 90
7 Towards Innovative Apprenticeship: The Evaluation of the Development of Integrated Regional VET Centres in Hungary 92
7.1 Introduction 92
7.2 Research Problem 93
7.2.1 The Changing Environment of Vocational Education and Training 93
7.2.2 Historical Traditions of Learning and Knowledge in Hungary 94
7.2.3 'Innovation Islands' in Hungary in the Socialist Period 94
7.3 Overview of VET in Hungary 94
7.3.1 Historical Developments of VET in Hungary 95
7.3.2 Developments After the Change of the Political System (1989) 95
7.4 Criticism Towards VET 96
7.5 The Relationship Between the Economy and Training 97
7.6 Differences in the Level of Regional Development 97
7.7 Human Resource Development, the Modernization of Education and Training 98
7.8 Actual Reform Initiatives to Solve the Problems of VET 98
7.8.1 Strategy of the Development of Vocational Education and Training 98
7.8.2 Development of the Institution System of VET 99
7.8.3 Apprenticeship Contract 99
7.8.4 Integrated Regional Vocational Training Centres as the Place/Source of Innovation? 100
7.9 Methodology 101
7.10 Research Findings 102
7.11 Conclusions for VET Practice and VET Research 104
Bibliography 105
8 The Distinct Nature of Work-Based VET in England: A Reflection of Employer Interests? 107
8.1 Introduction: The Problems for VET in England 107
8.2 Research Problem 109
8.3 Methodology 110
8.4 Research Findings: The Weakness of the Work-Based Route 110
8.4.1 The Low Status of VET in England 110
8.4.2 Governance 111
8.4.3 Lack of Employer Engagement 112
8.4.4 Learning from the Dual System 114
8.5 Conclusions 116
References 117
9 We Need Them, They Need Us: Work-Based Learning Programmes for Young People in the Mediterranean Region 119
9.1 Introduction 119
9.2 The Regional Context Much of the statistical data that underpins the analysis in this section can be found in Sultana and Watts ( 2007 ). 119
9.3 Combining Work and Learning: Why? How? 121
9.4 Models of Work-Based Learning in the Mediterranean Region 121
9.5 Assuring the Quality of Work-Based Learning 123
9.6 Governing Work-Based Learning Systems 125
9.7 Looking to the Future: Choices, Opportunities and Constraints 126
Bibliography 127
10 Were Here to Help: Agencies Dealing with Apprenticeships in Australia 129
10.1 Introduction 129
10.2 Research Area 129
10.3 Methodology 132
10.4 Findings 133
10.4.1 Government Bodies that Look After Apprenticeships 133
10.4.2 Funded Agencies that Look After Apprenticeships 134
10.4.3 From an Employer's and an Apprentice's Viewpoint 136
10.4.4 Functional and Dysfunctional Results of the Crowded Market 137
10.5 Conclusions for VET Practice and VET Research 138
References 139
11 Apprenticeship in the United States: Patterns of Governance and Recent Developments 140
11.1 Introduction 140
11.2 Apprenticeship in Context 142
11.3 Evidence on Earnings Impact of Apprenticeship in One State 146
11.4 What Apprenticeship Sponsors Think 147
11.5 Implications for the Future 149
References 150
12 Comparing Two Cases of Training Practice -- Implications for Trainers' Professional Development 152
12.1 Introduction 152
12.1.1 The TT-Plus Project as the Context 152
12.2 The Cases Studied 153
12.2.1 Costs 153
12.2.2 Quality in the Dual System 154
12.2.3 Summarizing Characterization of the Cases 155
12.3 An Open but Focused Lens on Trainers Practice 155
12.4 Findings and Interpretation of the Case Studies 156
12.4.1 Organizational Level 157
12.4.2 Interaction 160
12.4.3 Trainers' Individual Development 160
12.5 Conclusions and Discussion 160
12.5.1 Policies that Support Trainers' Individual Development 161
12.5.2 Support for Learning 161
12.5.3 What Can Research Provide in this Regard? 162
12.5.4 Policies for Supporting Training and Learning in Companies 162
References 162
13 Facilitating Learners Motivation and Competence Development in the Workplace: The UK Context 164
13.1 Introduction 164
13.2 Skills and Competence Development: Improving Work-Based Learning 165
13.3 Methodology: The Context of Research 167
13.4 Research Findings: Developing Competences in the Workplace 167
13.4.1 Factors Related to Learners' Personalities/ Backgrounds/Environments 169
13.4.2 Factors Related to the Use of the New Technologies 170
13.4.3 Facilitating Learners' Motivation 172
13.5 Conclusions 173
References 174
14 Coaching and Collaborative Work-Based Learning in Dutch VET: The TEAMstages Project 176
14.1 Introduction 176
14.2 Work-Based Learning in Dutch VET 177
14.2.1 Coaching 178
14.2.2 Quality of Connections Between Workplace and School Learning 179
14.3 Methodology 180
14.3.1 The Project 180
14.4 Results 181
14.4.1 Organising Work-Based Learning in Multidisciplinary, Multilevel Teams 181
14.4.2 Roles of Stakeholders 182
14.4.3 Learning Results 183
14.5 Conclusions for VET Practice and Research 183
Bibliography 184
15 Costs, Benefits and Quality of Apprenticeships A Regional Case Study 186
15.1 Introduction 186
15.2 The Value of a Self-Evaluation Tool for Assessing the Costs, Benefits and Quality of Apprenticeships 187
15.3 Methodology 189
15.4 Research Findings 191
15.5 Conclusions 193
15.5.1 Learning in Qualifying Work Processes 193
15.5.2 Novices Become Experts 194
15.5.3 Every Job has its Customer 194
15.5.4 The Trainers and Tutors 194
15.5.5 Occupational Commitment 195
15.5.6 Evaluating Professional Competence 195
References 196
Author Index 197
Subject Index 201

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.3.2010
• Reihe/Serie: Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects
• Reihe/Serie: Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects
• Zusatzinfo: XX, 175 p.
• Verlagsort: Dordrecht
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Berufspädagogik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Erwachsenenbildung
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung
• Schlagworte: Apprenticeship • INAP • Trainer • VET • vocational education • Vocational Training • work-based learning • workplace learning
• ISBN-10: 90-481-3116-2 / 9048131162
• ISBN-13: 978-90-481-3116-7 / 9789048131167