Vocational Education and Training Transformations for Digital, Sustainable and Socially Fair Future. Proceedings of the 5th Crossing Boundaries Conference in Vocational Education and Training, Kaunas, 25. — 26. May 2023

Tūtlys, Vidmantas, Vaitkutė, Lina, Nägele, Christof. (Eds.).

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822916

Editorial

This collection of conference papers presents the Proceedings of the Sth Crossing Boundaries Conference in Vocational Education and Training, taking place from 25 to 26 May 2023 in Kaunas, Lithuania. The current proceedings continue the tradition that started in Bremen in 2015, followed by Rostock in 2017, Valencia in 2019, Muttenz and Bern in 2021. Like the conference itself, the publication of proceedings follows the open access principle to facilitate the open sharing of knowledge and research ideas in the community of VET researchers.

The Crossing Boundary is a free-of-charge conference of VET research aiming to promote an open, multidisciplinary and future-oriented VET research agenda worldwide. The special focus of this conference is on vocational education and training transformations for a digital, sustainable and socially fair future. The proceedings of the 5th conference include 56 papers written by more than 115 scholars according to the three thematic strands: systems and policy of VET and lifelong learning, educational institutions and institutional settings in the VET and skill formation, VET actors and stakeholders. The topics of conference papers are very diverse and provide insights on the VET development in the conditions of digitalization, changing roles of the VET providers, teachers and learners, sustainability of the VET provision, challenges of the VET provision in the developing economies, empowering effects of VET, changing roles
and work of VET teaching staff and many other issues.

Participants were selected based on a proposal submitted for the conference, which went through a double-blind review process. If accepted, a short full paper had to be handed in before the conference to be published in the book of proceedings. Submitting a paper is a necessary condition for participation in the conference. Although the conference papers are edited, the responsibility for the papers resides with the authors, as well as the copyright.

We want to thank our VETNET colleagues for their support in the review process, without which the proceedings would not have been ready before the conference. Of course, authors and co-authors are the most important contributors to this volume and, therefore, need to be thanked for their effort.

You will find the papers for download on this site. A printed book can be ordered through amazon.com.

Dr Vidmantas Tūtlys, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania
Dr Lina Vaitkute, Verona University, Italy and Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania
Dr Christof Nägele, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

Keynote Speeches

Presentations: Skill Formation in Central and Eastern Europe / Changes in Vocational Education and Training in Lithuania / Vocational education and training in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine

Papers

Evaluation of resources for teaching of technical and vocational education and training courses in technical colleges in Osun State, Nigeria. Adebisi, Tajudeen Adewumi https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808045

The attractiveness of the industrial technology program among newly arrived students in Sweden. Asghari, Hamid. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808066

AI pioneers: Developing a community of practice for artificial intelligence (AI) and vocational education and training. Attwell, Graham, Deitmer, Ludger, Bekiaridis, George. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808076

Investment in human capital: Company expenditures on continuing vocational training in times of technological change in Germany. Baum, Myriam, Fournier, Lisa. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808132

Open content development as a challenge and an opportunity (Hungarian Case). Benedek, András, Sik, David. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808215

Similarities and differences in the evolution of VET in Hungary and Poland 1989–2022. Benke, Magdolna, Rachwał, Tomasz. https://10.5281/zenodo.7808250

Promoting VET by implementing a “dual system” in Ukraine. Braun, Vera, Melnyk, Oksana. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808278

Promoting citizenship competence in Italian vocational education and training through assessment. Brescianini, Flavio. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808336

Challenges and helpful conditions for vocational teachers in Europe. Findings from the “VETteach” project. Brevik, Birger, Kaiser, Franz, Hoppe, Melanie. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808346

A Bootcamp as an experiential learning activity for nurturing creative talent: A Hong Kong case study. Chan, Kara, Fung, Maggie, Lau, Justin, Zhang, Jasmine. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808360

Competence retention for non-routine-situations in digital working environments (condition): Studies based on the professions of chemical technician and pharmaceutical technician. Conein, Stephanie. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808471

The Covid-19 pandemic impacts on apprentices’ occupational health in Western Switzerland: Between invisibilisation of their status and ordinary suffering. Descloux, Gilles, Romanens, Mathilde, Lamamra, Nadia, Duc, Barbara.  https://10.5281/zenodo.7808494

Young apprentices’ critical perspectives on the curriculum of Portuguese apprenticeship courses. Doroftei, Alexandra. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808507

On the planned apprenticeship guarantee for Germany: An attempt to reduce the risk of social exclusion during the transition from school to VET? Eckelt, Marcus. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808515

Swiss VET – A successful model and its sacrifices on the balance of power between company- and school-based VET in the political governance of the transition to upper-secondary level in Switzerland. Esposito, Raffaella Simona. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808528

Sitting on the fence: Adapt or import? – A study on training activities of foreign multinationals in Germany. Finken, Lena, Pilz, Matthias. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808542

Dual apprenticeship and continuous vocational training of German family businesses in Central and Eastern Europe: Commitment, motives and trends. Gessler, Michael, Peters, Susanne. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808553

Arts-based educational research in action in vocational education. Gregson, Daniel. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808569

If it was going to work it would have worked by now. Gregson, Margaret. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808579

Online and soft skills trainings in vocational education in international context: Reflections about the state-of-the-art and future potential on the example of China. Hamann, Karin, Rickert, Anne, Yang, Shun. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821726

From work force immigration to inclusion: A study of vocational education & training development in relation to society changes and immigration in a historical perspective. Herrera, Lazaro, Broberg, Åsa. Osman, Ali  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821763

The apprentice perspective: A blind spot in the governance of VET systems? A German-Danish-Swiss comparison. Hippach-Schneider, Ute, Grobe-Rath, Janine. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821777

How an apprenticeship can direct learners beyond the local context of teaching and learning: Transferable skills in Germany’s dual system of vocational education. Höhns, Gabriela. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821791

“Making a virtue of necessity”: Substitution potentials in the face of the shortage of skilled workers – ways to a sustainable future using the example of the German vocational training system. Ixmeier, Sebastian, Muenk, Dieter, Muscati, Nina. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821811

Building bridges between higher education, vocational learning and employment: Fostering a sustainable ecosystem through practically based higher education (HE) models. Kersh, Natasha, Laczik, Andrea, Emms, Katherine. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821828

Using smartphones for learning: A case study on the impact of digitalization on aprenticeship in the informal sector in Ghana. Krichewsky-Wegener, Léna, Brück, Lukas. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821856

Women in information and communication technology: Creating opportunities for career changers towards IT and IT-mixed professions. Kühn, Ida Kristina, Ambrosi, Valerie, Kaune, Peter. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821871

Comparing dualised forms of initial VET across countries: Insights from the IEM survey. Le Mouillour, Isabelle, Neff, Daniel, Klein, Paula. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821901

Quality management in vocational education and training: A reflection on educational governance in Austria, Germany and Spain. Li, Junmin, Schlüter, Ekaterina, Hautz, Hannes, Bell, Julián, Marhuenda, Fernando. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821912

Vocational students at risk of social exclusion in Estonia: Social ecology approach. Loogma, Krista, Ümarik, Meril, Bentsalo, Inna, Väljataga, Terje. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821926

A narrative understanding of boundary crossing by vocational teachers in their career path. Maret, Aasa, Loogma, Krista. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821940

Vocational education and training offered in second chance schools in Spain: Possibilities and limits from an organizational analysis. Marhuenda, Fernando https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7976785

Gentle guidance does it? Are public employment service recommendations affecting adjustment of IVET capacities in Croatia? Matković, Teo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821966

Social partners’ conceptions of their role in school-based initial vocational training of specialists. Mičiulienė, Rita. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821982

Defining green occupational groups in the Spanish vocational education and training system: An emerging approach. Moso-Diez, Monica, Gamboa, Juan P., Albizu-Echevarria, Mikel, Mondaca-Soto, Antonio. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7821984

Lecturer industrial attachment for TVET teachers in Kenya: Access, challenges, opportunities. Njenga, Moses.https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822008

Innovation in vocational training: An action research project. Ostuni, Chiara. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822018

Instructional technologies and training models in Industry 4.0: An explorative literature review. Perini, Marco, Sartori, Riccardo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822032

Motivation in international VET cooperation: VET providers and their engagement in transfer. Peters, Susanne, Meyne, Lisa https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822041

VET, patience and the wealth of nations. Peters, Susanne, Siemer, Christine https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822071

Study success in course of TVET- Results of a mixed-methods study. Pletscher, Joana. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822114

Italian higher technical education: Reactive or proactive institution in the skill ecosystem? Potestio, Andrea, Magni, Francesco, Bertuletti, Paolo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822132

Co-creation and indirect approach as a methodology to improve student engagement in initial and continuing VET. Quintana-Murci, Elena, Salvà-Mut, Francesca, Pinya Medina, Carme, Vecina Merchante, Carlos, Thomàs-Vanrell, Caterina, Rosselló-Rosselló, Carme, Vilasís-Pamos, Júlia. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822156

Framing an environment and sustainability lens on vocational education and training (VET): A laminated system analysis. Ramsarup, Presha, Lotz-Sisitka, Heila, McGrath, Simon. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822218

A sector qualification framework (SQF) level 2-7 for industrial shoe production. Saniter, Andreas, Harberts, Vivian. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822364

Hydrogen as a future topic in German VET? — Research design and initial findings from the research project H2PRO. Schneider, Maximilian. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822406

Modelling skills mismatch evolution in the European Union. Sekmokas, Mantas, Sai, Ashish Rajendra, Friedel, Maria, Tilon, Naomi. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822461

Recognizing foreign acquired VET qualifications: Potential to empower and challenge skill formation ecosystems. Serhati, Jehona, Wanklin, Linda. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822535

The impact of collaboration among vocational teachers implementing teaching practices during a state of emergency. Sirk, Meidi. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822596

Emotional intelligence and scholastic achievement in VET. A study among apprentices in healthcare and social care. Tremonte-Freydefont, Laure, Fiori, Marina, Wenger, Matilde. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822707

Vocational aspects of empowering at-risk VET students in the Baltic countries and Norway for employment and lifelong learning. Tūtlys, Vidmantas, Kaminskienė, Lina, Tikkanen, Tarja, Gerdien-Bruin, Marieke, Sloka, Biruta, Ümarik, Meril. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822779

Lehrkunstdidaktik and its potential for vocational didactics. Tyson, Ruhi. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822271

Outside-in: Public-private partnerships upgrading the institutional equilibrium in Morocco, the Netherlands and Serbia. Van der Meer, Marc, Taurelli, Siria, Avagyan, Aram. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822858

Beyond the classroom: Exploring teacher agency in making and breaking educational reforms. Wanklin, Linda. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822888

What Swiss in-company trainers want: Needs, interests, and availability for continuing education. Wenger, Matilde, Lamamra, Nadia https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7822903