Abstract
In this chapter the subject of key qualifications in work and education, as discussed in the various parts of this volume, will be reviewed, with special attention being paid to
-
a)
the factors of upheaval mentioned in the European Commission’s White Paper “Training and Learning, Towards the Learning Society” (1996): the impact of scientific and technological knowledge, the impact of the information society, the impact of internationalisation and added to these, factors from other sources (e.g. IRDAC, 1991; Nijhof & Streumer, 1994) the impact of workforce demographics;
-
b)
organisational change and profound changes in the nature of the workplace and work as a consequence of the factors mentioned under a.
-
c)
the responsiveness of vocational education and training to the factors mentioned under a. and b., leading to major reforms in vocational education and training in terms of new qualification structures, pathways and programmes, and the emphasis on the flexible qualification potential of (future) employees.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
References
Adapt and Employment Community Initiatives. (1997). Employment initiative. Available at: http://www.europa.be/en/progaea.htm
Atwell, G. (1997). Towards a community of practice-VET professionals networking. Paper presented at the International Workshop: Towards a Vocational Education and Training Profession, held at the ITB, University of Bremen, 20-22 February 1997.
Brooks, H. (1983). Technology, competition, and employment. Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 470, 115–122.
Bunk, G.P., Kaizer, M. & Zedier, R. (1991). Schlüsselqualifikationen — Intention, Modifikation und Realisation in der beruflichen Aus-und Weiterbildung. [Key Qualifications — Intention, modification and realisation in initial and continuing VET]. Mitteilungen aus der Arbeitsmarkt-und Berufsforschung, 24(2), 365–374.
Bunk, G.P. (1994). Competentie-ontwikkeling in de Duitse beroepsopleidingen. [Development of competence in German vocational education and training] Beroepsopleiding, (1), 8–15.
Chrosciel, E., & Plumbridge, W. (1995). Training for occupational flexibility: Outcome of ILO case-studies from enterprises and institutions in Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Geneva: Vocational Training Systems Management Branch, International Labour Office.
Commission of the European Communities (1995). White Paper: Training and learning, towards the learning society. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Community.
Drucker, P. F. (1995). Managing in a time of great change. New York: Truman Talley Books.
Employment & Social Affairs. (1997). Partnership for a new organisation of work. Available at: http://www.europa.eu.int/en/comm/dg05/soc-dial/green/greenen.htm#1
Employment in Europe. (1996). Meeting the employment challenge. Available at: http://www.europa.eu.int/en/comm/dg05/news_pub/exec.htm
European Commission. (1997). Equal opportunities for women and men in the European Community-1996. Available at: http://www.europa.eu.int/en/comm/dg05/equ_opp/resume.resen.htm
European Communities Commission (1995). Task force: human resources, education, training and youth. Key/Core competencies: Synthesis of related work undertaken within the Eurotecnet Programme (1990-1994). Luxembourg: Office for official publications of the European Community.
Feldman, D. C., Doerpinghaus, H. I., & Turnley, W. H. (1994). Managing temporary workers: A permanent HRM challenge. Organizational Dynamics, 23(2), 49–63.
Geurts, J. (1995). New occupations theories. Opportunities for improving the relationship between education and employment. In G. Kraayevanger, F. van der Krogt, Th. Reubsact & J. Warmerdam, Work and Learning: Opportunities and risks (pp. 51–61). Nijmegen: University of Nijmegen, Institute for Applied Social Sciences/Institute for Social Pedagogical Studies.
Grip, A. de, & Hoevenberg, J. (1996). Upgrading in the European Union. Maastricht: Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market, University of Limburg.
Handy, C. (1995). Beyond certainty: The changing worlds of organisations. London: Hutchinson.
Hövels, B.W.M., & Dijk, C.A.M. van (1989). Beroepspraktijk en opleidingen van elektronici: een onderzoek naar intredefuncties, beroepsloopbanen en de aansluiting tussen opleiding en beroepspraktijk van elektronici met MTS en HTS opleiding. [Professional practice and training of electrotechnical engineers: a study concerning the first jobs, careers and the connection between training and professional practice] Den Haag: COB/SER.
Hughes, P. (1994). Implications for curriculum reform from OECD associated projects. In The Curriculum redefined: schooling for the 21st Century (pp. 144–161). Paris: OECD.
Hughes, P., & Skilbeck, M. (1994). Curriculum reform-Recent trends and issues. In The curriculum redefined: Schooling for the 21st century (pp. 20–28). Paris: OECD.
IRDAC (1991). Opinion: Skills shortages in Europe. Brussel: Industrial Research and Development Advisory Committee of the Commission of the European Communities.
Kämäräinen, P. (1997). Orientative remarks and key questions concerning ‘Key qualification’ debates. Thessaloniki: CEDEFOP.
Lappe, L. (1993). Berufsperspektiven junger Facharbeiter. [Job perspectives for young workers]. Frankfurt: Campus.
Leonardo (1997). Information memo: The European skill accreditation system. Available at http://www.europa.eu.int/en/comm/dg22/Leonardo.html
Luttringer, J.M., Boutier, V. & Pasco, N. (1993). Recognition of the qualification acquired through training and vocational experience in Europe, draft report 17th March, 1993. Paris: Institut International de Paris La Défense.
Mertens, D. (1974). Schlüsselqualifikationen. Thesen zur Schulung einer modernen Gesellschaft. [Key Qualifications. Theses to the education and training of a modern society]. Mitteilungen aus der Arbeitsmarkt-und Berufsforschung, (7), 36–43.
Messmer, M. (1994). Temporary employees are a permanent part of new Europe. Personnel Journal, 73(1), 100–101.
Nijhof, W.N., & Remmers, J.L.M. (1989). Basisvaardigheden nader bekeken. [Basic skills investigated]. Enschede: Faculteit der Toegepaste Onderwijskunde, Vakgroep Curriculumtechnologie, Universiteit Twente.
Nijhof, W.J., & J.N. Streumer (1994). Flexibility in Vocational Education and Training: an introduction. In W.J. Nijhof & J.N. Streumer (Eds.), Flexibility in Vocational Education and Training (pp. 1–12). Utrecht: LEMMA.
Odenthal, L.E., & Streumer, J.N. (1997). Nieuwe inhouden en methoden voor het Duitse beroepsonderwijs [New contents and instructional strategies in German vocational education]. Enschede: Faculty of Educational Science and Technology.
OECD (1995). The OECD Jobs Study: Implementing the strategy. Paris: OECD.
Prais, S.J. (1995). Productivity, education and training: An international perspective. Cambridge: University Press.
Teichler, U. (1995). Qualifikationsforschung. [Qualification Research]. In R. Arnold & A. Lipsmeier (Eds.), Handbuch der Berufsbildung (pp. 501–507). Opladen: Leske & Budrich.
Templeman, J., Trinephi, M., & Toy, S. (1996). A continent swarming with temps. Business Week, 54(3470).
Wallace, M. (1989). Brave new workplace: Technology and work in the new economy. Work and Occupations, 16(4), 363–392.
Witt, R. (1996). Navigator: Konzept eines hypermedialen Assistenzsystems für den verbundenen Erwerb von Fachwissen und Meta-Wissen für den Umgang mit Fachwissen. [Navigation: Conceptualisation of a hypermedia assistance system for the acquisition of occupational knowledge and meta-cognitive strategies to handle occupational knowledge]. In K. Beck & H. Heid (Eds.), Lehr-Lern-Prozesse in der kaufmännischen Erstausbildung: Wissenerwerb, Motivierungsgeschehen und Handlungskompetenzen. Zeitschrift für Berufs`und Wirtschaftspädagogik, 13 (pp. 68–89).
Zuboff, S. (1988). In the age of the smart machine: The future of work and power. New York: Basic Books.
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1998 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Streumer, J.N., Bjorkquist, D.C. (1998). Moving Beyond Traditional Vocational Education and Training: Emerging Issues. In: Nijhof, W.J., Streumer, J.N. (eds) Key Qualifications in Work and Education. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5204-4_15
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5204-4_15
Publisher Name: Springer, Dordrecht
Print ISBN: 978-94-010-6190-2
Online ISBN: 978-94-011-5204-4
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive