[How Technology Knowledge impacts College Students in Vocational Education]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgementii

DECLARATIONiii

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the research1

Problem Statement1

Rationale1

Aims and Objectives2

Significance2

Research Question2

Reliability and Validity3

Ethical Concern4

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW5

Debates that Shape Vocational Education5

Early American Vocational Schools6

Support for Vocational Schools7

Current Trends in Vocational Education8

Future Vocational Programs12

CHAPTER 03: METHODOLOGY13

Research Design13

Literature Search13

CHAPTER 04: DISCUSSION15

Program variety15

Advantages and Disadvantages of Competency-Based Education15

CHAPTER 05: CONCLUSION17

Formal policymaking18

Third-sector influence18

Lessons learned19

Standing in the USA21

References23

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

Background of the research

Significant changes in the U.S. economy and the structure of work in the late 19th century stimulated lasting changes in the relationship of schooling to work that continue to shape curriculum today. Large factories concentrated in urban areas replaced small businesses and family farms as the primary instruments of economic production. As workers' jobs were deskilled into repetitive assembly line tasks, managers began supervising the labor of workers and artisans who had previously worked independently. Apprenticeship seemed an increasingly irrelevant model to prepare workers for the new industrial system. Reformers and business leaders grappling with the sheer need for workers advocated new educational strategies. During the 20th century, educators developed supplementary manual training courses and programs, sought funding for vocational education, integrated vocational courses and tracks in schools, and created a system of career and technical programs that today serve millions of students nationwide.

Problem Statement

There are various impacts of the work related training on employees as well as the potential employees.

Rationale

Professional, or trade and vocational, education has traditionally been one of the most gender-segregated educational sectors. Vocational education remains an important avenue for workforce training and economic development even as it has changed to reflect changing trends in labor needs.

Aims and Objectives

The aim of the research is to highlight the importance of the vocational trainings over the period of history and shed light over the impacts of the trainings and education on the overall performance and enrichment of employees.

Significance

Although vocational education has ancient roots, the impetus for the development of vocational schools was not evident until the 1800s. Vocational education is typically defined as education that prepares individuals with the necessary skills to be successful at work. Now commonly referred to as career and technical education, vocational education has undergone many transformations since the 19th century as a result of the efforts of reformers, supporters, and dissenters.

Research Question

The research aims at answering the following questions:

What role can be played by the work-based or vocational learning for the students?

How can the new technology knowledge help students in vocational education?

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