A Commentary by Chinese Hotel Workers on the Value of Vocational Education.

Huyton, Jeremy R.; Ingold, Anthony

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ERIC Number: EJ578891

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Publication Date: 1999

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A Commentary by Chinese Hotel Workers on the Value of Vocational Education.

Huyton, Jeremy R.; Ingold, Anthony

Journal of European Industrial Training, v23 n1 p16-24 1999

An adaptation of Kelly's Repertory Grid was completed by Chinese hotel staff. Results showed they revered higher education qualifications for the prestige and respect they commanded; secondary vocational-technical education was viewed very negatively. However, higher education is typically better funded and staffed than vocational education. (SK)

Descriptors: Educational Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Hospitality Occupations, Hotels, Social Status, Vocational Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: China

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