Building bridges; how postsecondary institutions are integrating academic and vocational content
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The manner in which postsecondary vocational institutions integrate academic and vocational training was investigated. The study involved a survey of 200 postsecondary institutions in the US. The results showed that the biggest barriers to integration are pervasive specialization, status differences between academic and vocational educators and lack of resources andlack of leadership support for curriculum reform. Among the innovative solutions were the integration of academic modules such as history and ethics into practical courses and cross-curricular programs integrating communicationsskills into practical courses.
Publication Name: The Vocational Education Journal
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0884-8009
Year: 1993
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The thrill of victory: high school program thrives on VSO activity
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Student participation in vocational students organization at the Buchholz High School (BHS) in Alachua County, Florida have increased as a result of increased chances for participation in skills contests. The drafting program, BHSDC for instance, has become an integral part of the vocational curriculum and has enticed students to improve their scholastic performance for a chance to participate in VICA's regional drafting contest. Aside from this, students are trained about salesmanship, saving and accountability through fund raising activities which enable their organizations to fully participate in VICA's activities.
Publication Name: The Vocational Education Journal
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0884-8009
Year: 1993
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To market, to market ... too soon?
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The emergence of the significance of career preparation courses resulted in educational reforms such as the integration of academics with vocational education and the combination of secondary and postsecondary courses. Meanwhile, the business sector has developed products designed to facilitate curriculum planning and implementation. However, such products do not address the real issues involved in the improvement of vocational education. These tend to be limited in scope, inflexible and superficial in content whereas schools can be flexible and creative, and can provide students with a truly relevant education.
Publication Name: The Vocational Education Journal
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0884-8009
Year: 1992
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