International Vocational and Technical Education Research

Author: Wu Xueping
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Major Project of the "15th Five-Year Plan" for National Education Science, Ministry of Education; Major Research Project of the "15th Five-Year Plan" for Humanities and Social Sciences, Ministry of Education. This book conducts a systematic study on the historical development, current systems, characteristics, and development trends of vocational and technical education in 17 countries, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, and China. Based on the national studies, it reviews and looks ahead to the overall development of vocational and technical education worldwide. In terms of the selection of research subjects, the book reflects a broad coverage, including countries from major continents. It encompasses both large and small nations, as well as both developed and developing countries. In the use of materials, the book strives for novelty, accuracy, and richness, making every effort to adopt foreign primary sources. Many of the materials are sourced from the relevant websites of the ministries of education in these countries, ensuring that the cited information is authoritative and authentic.