Vocational

• What does vocational education refer to?

  Education tailored for direct employment
• What is the main purpose of vocational education?

  To provide skills and knowledge for the workplace
• Who outlined the primary functions of education related to vocational training?

  Emile Durkheim
• How did Schultz contribute to the understanding of vocational education?

  He suggested education develops human capital
• Why is it necessary for education to develop vocational skills?

  To meet the needs of the economy
• What qualifications are often associated with vocational education in the UK?

  BTECs and T-levels
• How do vocational courses differ from academic routes after 16?

  Vocational courses require further education colleges
• What role do schools play in vocational education transitions?

  They offer careers advice and work experience
• What was one of the first policies of the Thatcher government regarding vocational education?

  The development of the youth training scheme
• What was the purpose of GNVQs and NVQs under the Thatcher government?

  To upskill workers already in employment
• How did New Labour change vocational education?

  Modern apprenticeships were rebranded and expanded
• What did the Wolf Report address in vocational education?

  Professional standards and skills shortages
• What requirement was established for students who did not pass English or Maths?

  They must study these subjects until they pass
• What is the new apprenticeship levy introduced by Theresa May?

  A fund for employers to support apprenticeships
• How has vocational education impacted contemporary education?

  By broadening subjects offered in schools
• What are compulsory for students who haven't passed English and Maths?

  Resits in English and Maths
• What has been a criticism of vocational educational policies?

  Apprenticeships offer little value to participants
• What gap remains in vocational education despite government efforts?

  The status gap between vocational and academic education
• What change occurred to BTECs in 2020?

  They were reorganized into T-levels
• How have austerity policies affected vocational education?

  They led to a 12% funding cut since 2010
• What is educational triage in relation to vocational aspirations?

  Focus on academic achievement over vocational students
• How are students with vocational aspirations often labeled?

  As hopeless cases
• What are the key components of vocational education?

  • Tailored for direct employment
  • Develops skills for the workplace
  • Includes qualifications like BTECs and T-levels
  • Offers practical experience through work placements
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of vocational education policies?

  Strengths:

  • Provides practical skills for employment
  • Addresses skills shortages in the economy

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Often viewed as lower status than academic education
  • Apprenticeships may undervalue participants
  • Funding cuts have reduced course availability