Industrial or vocational training Books
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Breakthrough In Vocational And Technical
Book SynopsisThere has been much international effort to improve or transform Vocational and Technical Education (VTE). However, the outcomes often remain elusive. VTE continues to be largely shunned by society as a sector of education for low-achievers and academic failures.A Breakthrough in VTE: The Singapore Story shares the Singapore experience that was made possible through strategic planning, organisational excellence, innovation and ingenuity. It is a compelling story of how the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) began to transform lives and change its image over a period of fifteen years (1992-2007). This book, based on a first-hand CEO account, vividly captures the sort of leadership, policy choices, fundamental principles and capabilities in the journey of transformation. The details of the 'what, when, how and why' are a valuable guide for leaders and practitioners in building quality and sustainable VTE systems which are responsive to social and economic needs.Table of ContentsThe Early Beginnings: Historical Perspectives; Dynamics and Challenges; Aligning Education with Economic Development; Vocational Training under the former VITB; Journey of Transformation: Move Towards Organisational Excellence; The Three Waves of Transformation; Strategic Planning Makes a Difference; Changing the Image; ITE: A World-Class Educational Institution; Implications for Developing Countries: Some Lessons on Building Quality and Sustainability; Concluding Reflections; List of Abbreviations; References; Appendix A; Index;
£45.60
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd 50 Years Of Technical Education In Singapore: How
Book SynopsisThis book describes in vivid detail how a newly independent nation with neither a history of technical education nor industry, developed in a short period of time a world-class system of technical and vocational education that helped it make rapid progress in its manufacturing and industrial sector. The economy and the education sector both developed in parallel, with each complementing the other, utilizing strategies and making the decisions that were to bring the country quickly to advanced status.Studies show that premature investment in higher education at the expense of technical and vocational education has created many leaders but few doers, leading to high unemployment. The Singapore Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) story demonstrates how governmental support helped changed the image of technical and vocational education to one equal with higher education, yet including bridges and ladders to allow everyone to maximize their potential.Table of ContentsThe Colonial Legacy; The Adrenalin of Independence - Finding the Right Approach; Vocational Training Takes Off; The Role of the EDB in Technical Education; Polytechnics Come of Age; Transformation of TVET; Connecting TVET and Higher Education; Preparing for the Future - the ASPIRE Report and SkillsFuture; Conclusion - Key Lessons for Policy-Makers;
£66.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd 50 Years Of Technical Education In Singapore: How
Book SynopsisThis book describes in vivid detail how a newly independent nation with neither a history of technical education nor industry, developed in a short period of time a world-class system of technical and vocational education that helped it make rapid progress in its manufacturing and industrial sector. The economy and the education sector both developed in parallel, with each complementing the other, utilizing strategies and making the decisions that were to bring the country quickly to advanced status.Studies show that premature investment in higher education at the expense of technical and vocational education has created many leaders but few doers, leading to high unemployment. The Singapore Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) story demonstrates how governmental support helped changed the image of technical and vocational education to one equal with higher education, yet including bridges and ladders to allow everyone to maximize their potential.Table of ContentsThe Colonial Legacy; The Adrenalin of Independence - Finding the Right Approach; Vocational Training Takes Off; The Role of the EDB in Technical Education; Polytechnics Come of Age; Transformation of TVET; Connecting TVET and Higher Education; Preparing for the Future - the ASPIRE Report and SkillsFuture; Conclusion - Key Lessons for Policy-Makers;
£28.50
Springer Verlag, Singapore A Pioneer of Management Research and Education in
Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to clarify the mission and history of Kobe University Business School (KUBS), not only for the development of management education but also for the familiarization of industry in Japan with the ideas of modern management. Kobe University was the first in Japan to establish a faculty of business administration and has continued to conduct research and education in the field to this day. Under the influence of Germany and the USA, the academic area of management in Japan has achieved unique development not witnessed in other countries. Since 1902, when its predecessor, Kobe Higher Commercial School, was established, KUBS has been a pioneer of research and education in management studies in Japan by overcoming many obstacles and difficulties.Even now in the age of globalization, the spirit of innovation and liberal academic style, from the time of its establishment, are inherent in KUBS, and the faculty members have made great efforts to be innovative in management studies. This book aims to explore the mission and history of KUBS and to elucidate the development process of Japanese-style management research and education by introducing the diverse areas of management studies and the profiles of researchers. Table of ContentsThe Development of KUBS and the History of Business Administration in Japan.- History of Modern Business Education in Japan.- A Captain Pioneering New Academic Field of Business Administration in Japan: Yasutaro Hirai.- The Road to KUBS: The Ages of Kobe University of Commerce.- Establishing the Kobe-style of Management Studies: Three Big Captains.- Establishing the MBA Program: From the Night Course to the Business School.- To Be a Global Player of Management Studies and Education: The Power of the Accumulation of Management Knowledge in KUBS.- The Impact and Contribution of KUBS on Japanese Industry.- Division of Management.- Division of Accounting.- Division of Commerce.- KUBS Mission for the Future.
£132.99
Information Age Publishing Built for More
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£75.95
International Society for Technology in Education AI for School Leaders
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£32.95
