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Characterisation of best practices in the development of cross-curricular competences in Vocational Education and Training: case study in the Basque Country.
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Journal of Vocational Education & Training . Mar2018, Vol. 70 Issue 1, p47-65. 19p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- This paper presents the most important results of a research project aimed at gathering empirical evidence on current efforts to foster and develop cross-curricular competences (CCC) in Vocational Education and Training (VET) Centres located in the Basque Country (Spain). The case study research method was used, with data being gathered by means of a questionnaire completed by 473 teachers from 61 centres, as well as 16 group interviews with management teams, 16 discussion groups with students and 4 with teachers, and 3 in-depth interviews. Three general conclusions can be drawn from the results: (1) There is no common way of understanding or defining CCCs among the teachers–students–management teams of VET centres; (2) Cycles are the ideal context in which to develop processes of pedagogical change which incorporate work on CCCs in an integrated manner; and (3) Assessment continues to be the most problematic curricular element. The study also highlights a more specific set of conclusions related to organisational characteristics, the teaching–learning process and the dynamics of educational innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13636820
- Volume :
- 70
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Vocational Education & Training
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 128182612
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2017.1392998