Vocational Education

Question 1

Vocational education is often considered as an alternative to tertiary education or higher education for those who are _________ or those who are less inclined to pursue formal degree programs.

Answer 1

less academically qualified

Question 2

vocational education is often viewed as being of ________ as it is usually implemented outside of the formal education system

Answer 2

inferior quality

Question 3

Advances in technology, in particular the__________ have provided the much needed impetus for countries and industries to revalue vocational education as a means of filling the gaps that the current education system is unable to address.

Answer 3

ICT revolution, and globalization

Question 4

The fast-changing requirements of the workplace necessitate ___________ beyond compulsory formal education.

Answer 4

continuous training and re-tooling

Question 5

5 effects of vocational education per Moran and Rumble (2004)

Answer 5

1. Help unemployed young people and older workers get jobs;
2. Reduce the burden on higher education;
3. Attract foreign investment;
4. Ensure rapid growth of earnings and employment; and
5. Reduce the inequality of earnings between the rich and poor.

Question 6

UNESCO and ILO (2002) have pointed out that continuing vocational education and training should be “designed and delivered to suit the special requirements of adults using:

Answer 6

○ flexible teaching methods that recognize already acquired expertise;
○ an individually paced learning; and
○ be programmed to accommodate the potential that information and communication technology has to offer.”

Question 7

Vocational education within a lifelong learning framework requires appropriate_________.

Answer 7

delivery mechanisms and international cooperation