Introduction to Vocational Pedagogy, Part 2 (University of Zurich)

Abstract

This module focuses on the Swiss system of vocational education with the tuition locations of school, company and a third location (e.g. intercompany learning centres). Alongside alternative forms of vocational education, the Swiss dual system features at the centre of the module. Going beyond the fundamentals, current approaches, developments and endeavours to achieve a reform are covered.

Objective

Participants gain a picture of the structure of the Swiss system of prior, initial and further vocational training. They get to know different locations at which vocational training takes place (companies, vocational schools and alternative forms, such as apprenticeship workshops). Students acquire information on the structure of the Swiss dual system and on current endeavours to achieve reform. A link to the situation in practice is achieved through excursions and discussions with teachers and pupils. This ensures that students acquire a fundamental understanding of the entire field of vocational training that is of relevance for teaching at vocational schools. The discussion of current research issues puts students in a position to look into vocational education research topics and to reflect on their relevance for their teaching.

Content

Thematische Schwerpunkte • Struktur der beruflichen Grundbildung • Lernorte: Berufsfachschule, Betrieb und dritter Lernort, sowie Lernortkooperation • Berufsmittelschule, Berufsmaturität • Berufsbildung auf der Tertiärstufe • Berufsbildung für jugendliche mit speziellen Bedürfnissen • Recht und Vollzug in der Berufsbildung • Gender in der Berufsbildung¨ • Übergangsprozesse zwischen Schule und Arbeitswelt • Organisationen der Arbeitswelt Lernformen Die grundlegenden Inhalte werden in Form einer Vorlesung präsentiert. Die Studierenden vertiefen die dargestellten Inhalte durch Einzel- oder Gruppenarbeit, Präsentationen und Diskussionen im Plenum.

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