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Vaughan, Karen; Kear, Andrew; MacKenzie, Heath – Vocations and Learning, 2014
This article examines a critical incident during research investigating a new assessment system for on-job learning in carpentry. The system was designed to establish clear relationships between supportive learning environments and purposeful, professional assessment of learners' progress through "naturally occurring evidence" on…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, Vocational Evaluation, Skilled Workers, Woodworking
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Vaughan, Karen – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2017
As a learning model, apprenticeship is well known for its capacity to develop skills and vocational identities. It is also increasingly appealing for its potential to develop soft skills and enhance dispositions. This article focuses on the nature and role of apprenticeship and employers in developing dispositions and soft skills. It draws on a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Apprenticeships, Skill Development, Personality Traits