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Perusso, Andre; Wagenaar, Robert – Studies in Higher Education, 2022
Globalisation, technological changes and the industry-to-service economy transition has produced dramatic changes in the labour market, thus affecting higher education. It is no longer sufficient to provide students with disciplinary knowledge. Graduates are also expected to be adaptive, innovative and flexible. As these competencies are better…
Descriptors: Work Experience Programs, Internship Programs, Higher Education, Foreign Countries
Cedefop - European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, 2019
This report presents key findings and suggestions to improve apprenticeship for learners and employers and increase its attractiveness for economy and society in Cyprus. Based on information provided by apprentices, teachers, institutional actors, social partners and policymakers, the review examines the country's new modern apprenticeship, which…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Apprenticeships, Vocational Education, Employment Qualifications
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Kelly, Steven J.; Esque, Timm J.; Novak, M. Mari; Cermakova, Anna – Performance Improvement, 2012
The performance-driven project management program examined in this article was funded to support a variety of technical assistance efforts designed to strengthen the performance of small and medium enterprises in the Turkish Cypriot community in Cyprus. The customized program combined progressive workshops with hands-on and distance coaching by…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Performance Based Assessment, Program Administration, Management Systems
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Nicolaidou, Maria; Petridou, Alexandra – School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 2011
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes and especially coherent leader and leadership development programmes and policies have been at the centre of educational planning worldwide. The benefits for schools, staff, and pupils arising from professional development activities have been well researched into and elaborated on extensively.…
Descriptors: Educational Planning, Professional Continuing Education, Foreign Countries, Program Evaluation
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Angelides, Panayiotis; Stylianou, Tasoula; Gibbs, Paul – Teaching & Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies, 2006
In this study, we explore the following questions: (a) How do Cyprus universities that educate teachers respond to the challenge of inclusive education? Are the programmes of these institutions designed on the basis of the principles of inclusive education? What are the barriers that prevent student teachers to develop inclusive practices? How…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inclusive Schools, Student Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education
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Moon, Suzie; Birchall, David; Williams, Sadie; Vrasidas, Charalambos – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2005
Purpose: This paper reports on the development of a workplace-based e-learning programme for small and medium enterprise (SME) managers in five European countries. The course is designed to address the specific needs of SME managers who, it has been noted, represent a significant proportion of the EU workforce but often experience difficulty in…
Descriptors: Small Businesses, Focus Groups, Acceleration (Education), Foreign Countries