INAP 2019 “Contemporary Apprenticeship Reforms and Reconfigurations”

On By Christof NägeleIn vetnetsite

Extended deadline to submit abstracts. The International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship (INAP) extends the deadline for its call for papers until November 15, 2018. ---- The International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship (INAP) invites contributions to its 8th international conference “Contemporary Apprenticeship Reforms and Reconfigurations” which will take place at March 21st – 22nd 2019 at the University of …

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Scopus: IJRVET accepted for inclusion!

On By Michael GesslerIn vetnetsite

After an intensive and long evaluation process (see figure) we recently got the following positive feedback from Scopus.  Scopus is the largest and probably most important abstract and citation database of scientific peer-reviewed literature. "The review of International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training (IJRVET) is now complete and the CSAB (Content Selection …

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Reflections on #ECER2018 – Part Five: Transfer of Innovation after the Learning Layers Project

On By Pekka KämäräinenIn ECER, VETNET History

In this post I will concentrate on my own contributions that focus on the follow-up phase of our EU-funded Learning Layers (LL) project and on the issue ‘transfer of innovation’ after such a project.  Firstly I will discuss my presentation on the research background of the LTB – prepared for the EERA session on using …

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Reflections on #ECER2018 – Part Four: Bringing Learning Toolbox and ePosters ‘home’ to ECER

On By Pekka KämäräinenIn ECER, VETNET History

At ECER 2018 I and my colleagues were in charge of the pilot activities with ePosters powered by the Learning Toolbox (LTB). Below I give first insights into the Interactive ePoster session of the VETNET network (European Vocational Education and Training Research Network). Then I report on the EERA special session for discussing the use …

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New blogs on #ECER2018 in Bolzano/ Bozen – Third Batch: The VETNET pilot with ePosters (powered by the Learning Toolbox)

On By Pekka KämäräinenIn Conference, Contacts, VETNET History, vetnetsite

Vetnetsite completes the publication of the blogs that Pekka Kämäräinen has written on the #ECER2018 conference in Bolzano/Bozen. The first batch gave access to posts that focused on the VETNET network and its key activities. The second batch presented impressions on different paper presentations during the conference. The third and final batch presents firstly the …

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Reflections on #ECER2018 – Part Three: Insights into different VETNET sessions

On By Pekka KämäräinenIn ECER, VETNET History

This post will give insights into some of the VETNET sessions that I attended. Here it is worthwhile to note that I don’t try to cover the whole VETNET program nor the sessions that I attended. Instead I try to draw attention to some specific presentations. Continuing vocational training, progression to managerial positions and digital …

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New blogs on #ECER2018 in Bolzano/ Bozen – Second Batch: Discussions in VETNET sessions

On By Pekka KämäräinenIn ECER, VETNET History, vetnetsite

Vetnetsite continues publishing the blogs that Pekka Kämäräinen has written on the #ECER2018 conference in Bolzano/Bozen. The first batch gave access to posts that focused on the VETNET network and its key activities. The second batch presents the post in which Pekka summarises his impressions on different paper presentations during the conference. Insights into different …

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Reflections on #ECER2018 – Part Two: The VETNET network in dialogue with the host country

On By Pekka KämäräinenIn ECER, VETNET History

In this post I will focus on the traditional Opening Session of our VETNET network (European Vocational Education and Training Research Network). Ever since 1999 we have had a tradition to bring forward research issues and/or policy issues from the host country of the conference. Below I will give a brief report on the Opening …

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Reflections on #ECER2018 – Part One: Developments in the VETNET network

On By Pekka KämäräinenIn ECER, VETNET History

In this post I give insights into the VETNET network and its general assembly. Successful preparation – successful participation The convenors of the VETNET network – Christof Nägele and Barbara Stalder – had a pleasant duty to report on the preparation of the VETNET program and how it was put into practice. Once again we …

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Book review: History of Vocational Education and Training in Europe: Cases, Concepts and Challenges, 2016, edited by Esther Berner and Philipp Gonon

On By Michael GesslerIn Book review, Publications, vetnetsite

The book consists of 29 chapters written by 38 authors. The overarching purpose is to provide a historical context for the development of vocational education and training (VET)-systems in Europe as this will aid in cross-country comparative studies where lack of historical context can lead to inaccuracies in comparisons. The basis for the contents are presentations given at a …

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