Developing Vocational Expertise Principles and issues in vocational education

An ambitious book with a number of excellent chapters. It will stand out in the broad field of vocational education and training for its strong basis in the research literature.Professor Michael Young, London Institute of EducationDeveloping Vocational Expertise offers a systematic foundation for vocational education and training. Drawing on current research, it provides a theoretical basis for teachers and trainers to develop instructional strategies.The contributors emphasise the importance of considering learning in context. They examine the core areas of literacy, numeracy, information literacy, problem-solving and creativity, as well as newer areas of instruction: flexible learning and guided learning.Each chapter takes a structured approach to developing core sets of knowledge and skills for work. Within each area of expertise, recent theoretical and research developments are outlined, and the implications for curriculum development, teaching and learning are explained. Teachers and trainers are encouraged to select an appropriate combination of approaches to suit the particular needs of their students and circumstances.Developing Vocational Expertise is an essential resource for students in vocational and occupational education, and will also interest technical and further education teachers and industry trainers.

PART 1: VOCATIONAL EXPERTISE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT1. Expertise for the Workplace By John Stevenson2. Vocational Teaching and Learning in context By John StevensonPART 2: DEVELOPING EXPERTISE FOR KEY PURSUITS3. Developing Literacy By Jean Searle 4. Developing Numeracy By Clive Kanes5. Developing Information Literacy By Fred Beven6. Developing Problem-solving Skills By Howard Middleton7. Developing Creativity By Irena Yashin-Shaw8. Working Values By John StevensonPART 3: EMERGING CHALLENGES IN INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY9. Stategies for Developing Flexible LearningBy Clive Kanes10. Guiding Vocational Learning By Stephen Billett11. Integrating Approaches to Developing Vocat

John Stevenson is Professor of Post-Compulsory Education and Training at Griffith University, Australia. Contributors come from the highly regarded Centre for Learning and Work Research at Griffith University.