This book integrates seven chapters and two annexes. It starts with the overview of theoretical foundations, research projects and designs. This is followed by qualitative research, especially the analysis of the characteristics of educational programs from the perspective of the labor market. In each of study fields we studied the complexity of the program, intensity of study, forms of learning and teaching and work experiences during studies as well as teaching practice. However, the book does not only focuse on the perspective of study programs, but also complements analysis from the perspective of the key occupational groups.
COBISS.SI-ID: 261569280
This book comprises six main chapters. It first provide an overview of socio-demographic characteristics in the 7 European countries with particular attention to place of living and country of origin, gender and parents education and socio-economic status. Latter we study the transition from earlier education to vocational education and training what includes perceived status of vocational education and training as well as factors affecting the decision making of learners. Further chapters explore the relationship between school success and other acquired competencies, the future career aspirations and further education . In the book we also explore which employment sectors do learners aspire to work in.
COBISS.SI-ID: 265776896
This paper studies the relationship between competitiveness and higher education systems in Europe. It explores whether more competitive countries have developed more labour-market-oriented systems of higher education (HE) that thereby give their graduates greater short term employability potential. Based on and a large-scale survey among 45.000 higher education graduates five years after graduation in 19 European countries, five employability indicators are identified and analysed in combination with competitiveness indicators. The paper finds evidence demonstrating that more competitive countries have developed HE systems with more practically oriented studies and a higher workload.
COBISS.SI-ID: 31472477
This article deals with an evaluation of the module of instruction in teacher training that was directed at raising students' awareness of the importance of reflecting on their pedagogical work and their overall professional activity. The module focused on the acquisition of skills for thoughtful activity in pedagogical practice and the development of a positive attitude to lifelong teacher education. The main aim of the study was to assess students co nceptions of instruction, in particular from the perspective of students pe rceptions of the importance and influence of learnercentred methods targeting didactical competencies.
COBISS.SI-ID: 31001437
The main purpose of this chapter is to learn in what way the characteristics of jobs and organizations affect the demand for graduates’ competences. First, we explore the distribution of graduates by occupational groups and economic sectors. Than we look at the characteristics of work organizations. We learn about their competitive, qualitative and innovative characteristics. We look at the characteristics of jobs and explore differences between their managerial and professional character in particular. Lastly, we study in what way the characteristics of jobs and work organizations impact graduates’ requirements in the world of work and how are knowledge management processes involved at work.
COBISS.SI-ID: 31048029