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Pilz, Matthias and Canning, Roy (2017). The modularisation approach of work-based VET in Scotland. J. Educ. Work, 30 (7). S. 722 - 731. ABINGDON: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD. ISSN 1469-9435

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Abstract

The issue of modularising vocational education and training (VET) systems has been the subject of heated debate in many European countries. In particular, in Scotland the use of modules within the curriculum has been seen as either restrictive or liberating depending upon the theoretical stance taken. At a more pragmatic level modularisation of VET has been regarded as one facet of a broader strategy to modernise training systems. Indeed, a strategy that has resulted in significant changes at the system level in VET, with a consequent impact at the institutional and practitioner levels. These discussions on modularisation have been on going in Scotland since the mid-1980s and are still of relevance today. However, rather interestingly this initial enthusiasm in Scotland for modular approaches has waned slightly and been replaced by a degree of scepticism. The work of Professor David Raffe and his colleagues at Edinburgh University has been instrumental in shaping the debate about modularisation. In particular, the conceptual contribution based upon the notion of 'institutional and intrinsic logic' and 'institutional diversity' has been very helpful. David acted as an advisor to our modularisation project with CEDEFOP and repeatedly reminded us of the need to collect data on implementation studies, with a particular comparative focus. This article will do just that, building upon a distinctive theoretical framework we will explore how modularisation has impacted on the work-based Scottish VET curriculum. Fortunately, we have substantial data on this based upon the example of a 'mature' VET system that has a long history of using modular based curriculum. Our findings will illustrate how modular structures can work towards both an expansive and restrictive notion of learning and assessment.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Pilz, Matthias UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Canning, Roy UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-244734
DOI:	10.1080/13639080.2017.1383095
Journal or Publication Title:	J. Educ. Work
Volume:	30
Number:	7
Page Range:	S. 722 - 731
Date:	2017
Publisher:	ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Place of Publication:	ABINGDON
ISSN:	1469-9435
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language EDUCATION; IMPLEMENTATION; SYSTEM Multiple languages Education & Educational Research Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/24473