Preparing teachers of secondary vocational schools to teach a vocational subject

Computer Anxiety Levels of Vocational Agriculture Teachers

Several researchers have addressed the computer competencies needed by students and their teachers, and attitudes towards computers (Birkenholz & Harbstreit, 1987; Bowen, Mincemoyer & Pannley, 1983; Henderson, 1985: Miller & Kotrlik, 1987; Neason & Miller, 1982; Newman & Henderson, 1987; Trede, Russell & Miller, 1985; Zidon & Luft, 1987). Other writers have addressed the educational uses of the...

Developing Digital Competences of Vocational Teachers

In the context of corporate learning digital media and digital tools have become more accepted than in the field of education systems. Particularly vocational schools are obviously under pressure to deal with changes due to digitalization in many sectors and professions. One reason why technology-based learning is still underdeveloped in schools could be the insufficient digital competences of ...

Vocational Teachers ' Role in Workplace Learning Curriculum

Teacher training for vocational schools in Germany

Vocational teachers' identity formation through boundary crossing

Vocational teachers’ prior occupational experiences are construed as those that will guarantee high-quality teaching in vocational education, although individuals are no longer required to have formal teaching qualifications to be employed as teachers in Sweden. This lack of strict requirements raises the issue of the preparedness of vocational teachers to teach their subject matter. Drawing on...