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A Conceptual Framework for Technical and Vocational Education and Training

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International Handbook of Education for the Changing World of Work

Unprecedented changes in work, family, community and political life in the twenty-first century—fuelled by myriad phenomena such as globalization, market deregulation, the worldwide influence of capitalism, and a need for knowledgeable workers skilled in information technologies—confront people in every region of the world. While these phenomena pose significant economic, social and cultural challenges, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) professionals are particularly challenged to develop, adapt or redesign strategies to address the needs of workers and society.

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  1. College of Education, University of Georgia, Athens, United States of America

    Jay W. Rojewski

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  1. International Centre for Education, UNESCO-UNEVOC, Gorresstr. 15, 53113 Bonn, Germany

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  2. University of Toronto, Canada

    David Wilson

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Rojewski, J.W. (2009). A Conceptual Framework for Technical and Vocational Education and Training. In: Maclean, R., Wilson, D. (eds) International Handbook of Education for the Changing World of Work. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5281-1_2

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