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Pedagogical practices in VET: between direct and indirect teacher approaches

Authors :
Arnt Vestergaard Louw
Source :
Nordic Journal of Vocational Education and Training, Vol 3, Iss 1, Pp 1-16 (2013)
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Linköping University Electronic Press, 2013.

Abstract

This article deals with pedagogical practices on the basic carpentry VET programme in Denmark. On the basis of an anthropologically inspired study among carpentry students at two VET schools, the prime objective of analysis is to understand the various pedagogical practices from the students' perspective. Various different teaching situations are analysed and discussed with regard to their impact on the students' motivation for participation as well as development of independent reflection skills. My argument is that the students look to the teachers for active support in their professional development. Without this active teacher support, the students become disengaged and demotivated and risk dropping out. This is especially clear at the beginning of the programme.

Details

Language :
Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish
ISSN :
2242458X
Volume :
3
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nordic Journal of Vocational Education and Training
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.58fa57cd2fb845e3bda74da44c972389
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3384/njvet.2242-458X.13v3i1a5