Expectations and Outcomes of Vocational Education: Match or Mismatch.

Lotto, Linda S.

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ERIC Number: EJ337126

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Publication Date: 1986

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Expectations and Outcomes of Vocational Education: Match or Mismatch.

Lotto, Linda S.

Journal of Vocational Education Research, v11 n1 p41-60 Win 1986

This article provides an initial look at the matches and mismatches between expectations held for vocational education programs and empirically observed outcomes. Three types of claims for vocational education were compared with recent research. The article concludes with recommendations for improving the alignment between expectations and outcomes. (Author/CT)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Economic Opportunities, Educational Benefits, Educational Objectives, Job Skills, Outcomes of Education, Program Improvement, Skill Development, Social Influences, Work Experience

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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