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Title: | Keynote speeches | Authors: | International Vocational Education and Training Association Vocational Training Council (Hong Kong) |
Issue Date: | Aug-2000 | Publisher: | Hong Kong : Vocational Training Council ; IVETA | Abstract: | This document contains the six of the seven keynote speeches from an international conference on vocational education and training (VET) for lifelong learning in the information era. "IVETA (International Vocational Education and Training Association) 2000 Conference 6-9 August 2000" (K.Y. Yeung) discusses the objectives and activities of Hong Kong's Vocational Training Council, which is Hong Kong's major provider of VET. "Reform and Development of Tertiary Vocational Education in China" (Binglin Zhong) summarizes the current situation regarding tertiary VET in China, lists its motivations and main characteristics, and outlines the policies and measures being implemented by the Chinese government in preparation for VET's continued development. "Managing Changes in the Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT&T) Industry--The Challenge for Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) Leaders" (Heather Crawford) identifies the six most pertinent changes to the IT&T sector and considers their impact on VET providers. "Global Implications of Education's Potential for Stimulating Economic Development" (David H. Monk) describes past and future contributions of education to economic growth and development with an emphasis on VET's potential unique role. "ICT (Information and Communications Technology)-Supported Development of Competent Skilled Workers and Professionals" (Johanna Lasonen) focuses on the function of and preconditions for applying information technology in the context of education and training in Finland and elsewhere. "Whither Vocational Education?" (Lee Ngok) explains VET's place in Hong Kong's current and future education systems. Two papers contain substantial bibliographies. (MN) | Description: | 51 p. ; computer optical disc : 4 3/4 in. In: Vocational education and training for life long learning in the information era. IVETA [International Vocational Education and Training Association] Conference Proceedings (Hong Kong, China, August 6-9, 2000) |
Keywords: | Adult learning Economic development Education work relationship Educational administration Educational change Educational needs Educational policy Educational practices Educational research Educational technology Educational trends Essays Foreign countries Information technology Job training Labor force development Lifelong learning National programs Needs assessment Policy formation Postsecondary education Program development Role of education Secondary education Strategic planning Technological advancement Telecommunications Trend analysis Vocational education |
Subjects: | IVETA 2000 Vocational education -- Congresses Technical education -- Congresses |
Type: | Conference Paper |
Appears in Collections: | Others |
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