Why Do We Have to Do Key Skills? Student Views about General National Vocational Qualifications.

Abbott, Ian

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ERIC Number: EJ560405

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Publication Date: 1997

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Why Do We Have to Do Key Skills? Student Views about General National Vocational Qualifications.

Abbott, Ian

Journal of Vocational Education and Training: The Vocational Aspect of Education, v49 n4 p617-30 1997

Responses from 123 British students in General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQs) courses showed a high level of satisfaction but concern that GNVQs are second best to Advanced-level qualifications. They disliked Key Skills (employability skills) and questioned their relevance. (SK)

Descriptors: Employment Potential, Foreign Countries, Job Skills, Participant Satisfaction, Student Attitudes, Vocational Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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