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ERIC Number: EJ311064
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Vocational Education and Training in the USA and Great Britain.
Watson, Tony
The ITATE Journal, v2 n1 p22-30 Jun 1984
Specific examples of competency-based vocational education programs in the United States demonstrate the advantages of the method in training youth and adults. The British New Training Initiative, Youth Training Scheme, and open tech concept additionally support the effectiveness of competency-based programs and self-paced learning materials. (SK)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Job Training, Pacing, Postsecondary Education, Two Year Colleges, Vocational Education, Vocational Schools, Youth Employment
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Great Britain; United States; Youth Training Scheme
Note: Available from Institute of Technical and Adult Teacher Education, Sydney College of Advanced Education, P.O. Box K12, Haymarket 2000, New South Wales, Australia.