Abstract
Investeringen in de opleiding van de beroepsbevolking zijn wezenlijk voor het handhaven en verbeteren van het concurrentievermogen van onze economie. Steeds veranderende omstandigheden in het werk vereisen continu leren van werknemers. Combinaties van werken en leren tijdens de initiële beroepsopleiding zouden leren in de verdere loopbaan bevorderen. De vraag blijft echter welke effecten we hiervan kunnen onderscheiden. In verschillende OECD-landen fungeren bovendien verschillende stelsels voor middelbaar beroepsonderwijs, wat de vraag oproept in hoeverre effecten van leren en werken tussen deze stelsels verschillen. Deze reviewstudie is gericht op de vraag wat er bekend is over de effecten van leren en werken op het niveau van initieel middelbaar beroepsonderwijs voor deelnemers en werkgevers, en in hoeverre dit verschilt tussen internationale stelsels. De voorzichtige conclusie is dat het combineren van werken en leren op het niveau van middelbaar beroepsonderwijs loont. De literatuur is echter gefragmenteerd en levert meer evidentie op voor indirecte effecten (inkomen, effecten voor werkgevers) dan voor directe effecten (competentieontwikkeling). Ook is er meer bekend over stelsels met zwak ontwikkeld beroepsonderwijs (bv. VS) dan over stelsels met sterk ontwikkeld beroepsonderwijs (bv. Duitsland en Nederland). Verschillen in effecten tussen stelsels zijn op basis van de gevonden literatuur echter niet hard te maken.
Continuous learning and development of the labour force is essential for maintaining and improving competitiveness. Combining working and learning in initial Vocational Education and Training is expected to promote further professional learning. The question remains, however, whether this combination is actually effective. Furthermore, labour market and education systems differ in the various OECD countries. In this review study the question is what effects different combinations of working and learning render for students/employees and employers, and to what extent this differs among international VET systems. Literature about direct effects (competence development) is relatively scarce compared to literature about indirect effects (e.g. wage). Furthermore, we found more evidence for weakly developed VET systems (e.g. US) than for systems which are considered strong in this respect (e.g. Germany). Altogether, we carefully conclude that combining working and learning has positive effects. The literature does not allow for straightforward conclusions about the differences in effects of various VET systems.
Continuous learning and development of the labour force is essential for maintaining and improving competitiveness. Combining working and learning in initial Vocational Education and Training is expected to promote further professional learning. The question remains, however, whether this combination is actually effective. Furthermore, labour market and education systems differ in the various OECD countries. In this review study the question is what effects different combinations of working and learning render for students/employees and employers, and to what extent this differs among international VET systems. Literature about direct effects (competence development) is relatively scarce compared to literature about indirect effects (e.g. wage). Furthermore, we found more evidence for weakly developed VET systems (e.g. US) than for systems which are considered strong in this respect (e.g. Germany). Altogether, we carefully conclude that combining working and learning has positive effects. The literature does not allow for straightforward conclusions about the differences in effects of various VET systems.
Translated title of the contribution | Effects of learning and working in secondary vocational Education: a review study |
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Original language | Dutch |
Pages (from-to) | 288-306 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Pedagogische Studiën |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2012 |
Keywords
- Vocational education
- Learning
- Working