We are delighted to welcome you to the International Conference on Education and New Developments 2013, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 1 to 3 of June. Education, in a global sense, is a right since we are born. Every experience has a formative effect on the constitution of the human being, in the way one thinks, feels and acts. One of the…

The 25 state program specialists in the state vocational education agencies were individually interviewed to assess their views on staff development. Themes that emerged from the composite interview information in the three areas of postsecondary education (part- and full-time programs), secondary education, and student support were very similar…

Adult learning theory and research on professional development provide a rich background context for examining school leader development for school improvement. The literature on adult learning theory identifies the following generalities about adults as learners: age reduces the speed of learning; adult learners bring life experiences to bear on…

Describes the steps that should be incorporated into planning for inservice efforts with teachers of handicapped students and presents several models for presenting inservice training for teachers and school support personnel. (LRA)

Vocational rehabilitation facilities can vary greatly from the standpoints of the client populations they serve and the services they provide. Therefore, to be maximally effective, training manuals for the staff at vocational rehabilitation facilities must be developed at the individual facility at which the staff training is taking place. This…

A survey of British secondary school headteachers was conducted to build a picture of current practice linking schools and industry and its purpose in secondary schools, of the reflections of schools on that practice, and of the problems and needs encountered in this area of work. (CT)

The success of competency based vocational education (CBVE) implementation depends upon commitment of staff and administration, visits to institutions with existing programs, and staff development and materials adaptation. (JOW)

This newsletter attempts to clarify the importance of academic and vocational integration in relation to emerging pedagogy, teaching and learning practices, and school-to-work efforts. One misconception about academic-vocational integration is that new theories overshadow its value. However, current research on teaching and learning supports a…

The Personnel Development Program is essential to the national economic development of Taiwan, Republic of China. The program consists of vocational training, employment services, and a labor market information service. Thirteen public vocational training institutions, along with in-plant training programs, aim to increase the number of skilled…

Proposes that an interdisciplinary school combined with rehabilitation approach be considered when preparing educators for professions in secondary special education. Interdisciplinary domains with related areas for knowledge and skills development are presented, along with an overview of relevant models. (Author/PB)

This booklet is designed to assist local educators in designing and implementing approaches to cooperation between secondary and postsecondary schools. It provides information on how secondary and postsecondary educational institutions can coordinate curricula, reduce duplication and costs, and provide optimal occupational training for students in…

This fact sheet gives an overview of computer-based career information and guidance systems to aid in understanding, selecting, and using such systems. Topics covered include: (1) possible components of a computer-based system; (2) user needs which can be met through such a system; (3) areas to be considered when selecting a system including…

This document describes basic skills, their place in programs of vocational preparation, and their potential for progression into more advanced programs. Section 1 reviews the present situation and concepts regarding the provision and acquisition of skills. The need for progression is described, and the possibility of creating programs for…

Contained in this publication are project descriptions and evaluative assessments made by a team selected to critically examine vocational education projects in operation during the 1971-72 school year. The projects were designed to attain one of these four basic goals: (1) Provide career development activities utilizing various models, (2)…

This series of six articles focuses on various ways vocational agriculture teachers can keep up to date, including advanced study, vocational conferences and professional organizations, occupational experience, and inservice education. (LRA)