International issues. Paper presentations: Session C

Abstract

This document contains 9 papers from the international issues section of an international conference on vocational education and training (VET) for lifelong learning in the information era. The following papers are included: "From 20th Century Education and Training to 21st Century Skills Enhancement" (Archibald M. Fleming); "The Impact of Globalisation and the Changing Nature of Work on Vocational Education and Training" (Chris Robinson); "In Search of a Governance Framework of Vocational Education and Training for the 21st Century: An International Comparative Study" (Humphry Hung); "Cross Border Activities to Strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training Systems in the Information Era" (L. Efison Munjanganja, Di Booker, Sarah Hayman); "The Competency of Cross-Culture of Expatriates in the Multinational Corporation" (S.T. Tsai, Shu-Hsaio Tsen); "Provision of Professional Training to Meet Global Procurement Challenges in Hong Kong" (Josephine C.S. Kea); " Global E-Learning: Tendencies and Possibilities of Using the Internet for Vocational and Education Training" (Armin von Gruchalla, consultant); "Regional Integration of TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) Systems among Small Island States: Caribbean Initiatives" (Tom McArdle); and "Thirsty Horses and Public Waterholes" (Joyce Marie Turnbull). Most papers contain substantial bibliographies. (MN)