Description
An ambitious book with a number of excellent chapters. It will stand out in the broad field of vocational education and training for its strong basis in the research literature.
Professor Michael Young, London Institute of Education
Developing Vocational Expertise offers a systematic foundation for vocational education and training. Drawing on current research, it provides a theoretical basis for teachers and trainers to develop instructional strategies.
The contributors emphasise the importance of considering learning in context. They examine the core areas of literacy, numeracy, information literacy, problem-solving and creativity, as well as newer areas of instruction: flexible learning and guided learning.
Each chapter takes a structured approach to developing core sets of knowledge and skills for work. Within each area of expertise, recent theoretical and research developments are outlined, and the implications for curriculum development, teaching and learning are explained. Teachers and trainers are encouraged to select an appropriate combination of approaches to suit the particular needs of their students and circumstances.
Developing Vocational Expertise is an essential resource for students in vocational and occupational education, and will also interest technical and further education teachers and industry trainers.
Table of Contents
PART 1: VOCATIONAL EXPERTISE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
1. Expertise for the Workplace
By John Stevenson
2. Vocational Teaching and Learning in context
By John Stevenson
PART 2: DEVELOPING EXPERTISE FOR KEY PURSUITS
3. Developing Literacy
By Jean Searle
4. Developing Numeracy
By Clive Kanes
5. Developing Information Literacy
By Fred Beven
6. Developing Problem-solving Skills
By Howard Middleton
7. Developing Creativity
By Irena Yashin-Shaw
8. Working Values
By John Stevenson
PART 3: EMERGING CHALLENGES IN INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY
9. Stategies for Developing Flexible Learning
By Clive Kanes
10. Guiding Vocational Learning
By Stephen Billett
11. Integrating Approaches to Developing Vocat
