Universität zu Köln

Pilz, Matthias, Li, Junmin, Canning, Roy and Minty, Sarah (2018). Modularisation approaches in Initial Vocational Education: evidence for policy convergence in Europe? J. Vocat. Educ. Train., 70 (1). S. 1 - 27. ABINGDON: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD. ISSN 1747-5090

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Abstract

One response to challenges of national vocational training systems has been a move towards greater flexibility within vocational training systems. This article focuses on an investigation of modularisation as a tool for achieving this flexibility. Many European countries have introduced modular forms into their vocational training system. We investigate whether the global trends set out are producing policy convergence in modularisation in differing countries. This study selects seven European countries to make a detailed analysis and entailed an analysis of each country's Initial Vocational Education and Training programmes. The methodology involved both primary and secondary data collection. The findings demonstrate policy convergence that can be attributed to similar challenges at national level. Modularisation in some countries takes a 'radical' form. Other countries have followed a mixed approach. It is clear that no two countries have adopted the same form of modularisation, although some countries have cited common challenges in the modularisation process.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Pilz, Matthias UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Li, Junmin UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Canning, Roy UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Minty, Sarah UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-203505
DOI:	10.1080/13636820.2017.1392994
Journal or Publication Title:	J. Vocat. Educ. Train.
Volume:	70
Number:	1
Page Range:	S. 1 - 27
Date:	2018
Publisher:	ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Place of Publication:	ABINGDON
ISSN:	1747-5090
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language TRAINING VET; GERMAN; SYSTEM; IMPLEMENTATION; COMPETENCE; ENGLISH; IMPACT Multiple languages Education & Educational Research Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/20350