Where Is the Academics in TVET?
Is it correct that the academic life at TVET institutions rarely reflects the culture of institutions of higher education like the universities? Is it practical work and the values in…
Differeneces in Mandatory Education in Europe
In most European education systems, compulsory education starts at the beginning of primary education, often at 6. However, attending at least the last year of preprimary education is mandatory in many countries.
Do you know that People Spend Hours Walking to Charge their Mobile Phones?
In spite of the fact that around 600 million people in Africa lack power, the mobile phone has revolutionized the continent, and the number of phones has exploded. Why did…
Digitization is a Driving Force Behind Lifelong Learning and Flexible Learning
The report “The Digitization of TVET and Skills Systems” [1] provides a global, high-level snapshot of the digitalization of TVET and skills systems in a set of countries and international…
Handbook of Skill Acquisition and Empowerment
BOOK REVIEW The Handbook of Skill Acquisition Training and Empowerment Programmes is a compendium that chronicles Dr Irikefe’s over 28 years of practical engagement in training and retraining. Dr Irikefe has…
Four Areas of Concern for Quality in TVET
International and regional actors should play a significant role in ensuring the focus of future TVET reform is on developing a policy which facilitates and prioritizes quality, not quantity. Due…
Trends in TVET Teaching & Learning
This UNESCO – UNEVOC survey aims to gather insights and examples of gaps, challenges and trends shaping the future of TVET Teaching & Learning. TVET Teaching Staff: Co-creators in the…
Digitalization in Technical Vocational Education , Lucubrate Magazine Issue 60, 2019
Digital skills are driving competitiveness in today’s economy and countries. Digitally supported education and training can help to strengthen individual skills and competencies. (read more…) Digitalization in Technical Vocational Education…
Learning through games in Vocational Education.
In this article, we will put a focus on the valuable role of learning by playing games. These may be elaborate simulations or scenarios of the kind that we have…
A Shift Towards Digitalization in Technical Vocational Education
Digital skills are driving competitiveness in today’s economy and countries. Digitally supported education and training can help to strengthen individual skills and competencies. For TVET, a revolution in the curriculum…