ERIC Number: ED446246
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2000-Aug-6
Pages: 64
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International Issues. Paper Presentations: Session C.
This document contains eight 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: "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); "From 20th Century Education and Training to 21st Century Skills Enhancement" (Archibald M. Fleming); "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)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Learning, Comparative Analysis, Corporate Education, Corporations, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Education Work Relationship, Educational Administration, Educational Improvement, Educational Needs, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Educational Research, Employment Qualifications, Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Indigenous Populations, International Cooperation, International Educational Exchange, International Programs, Job Skills, Job Training, Lifelong Learning, Needs Assessment, Postsecondary Education, Professional Development, Secondary Education, Skill Development, Technological Advancement, Telecommunications, Trend Analysis, Vocational Education, Work Environment
Publication Type: Collected Works - General; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia; Hong Kong; Taiwan
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