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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
Joiner, Lottie L. – American School Board Journal, 2001
As vocational "shop" courses are being replaced by technology education, a woodworking class at Springfield (Pennsylvania) High School is thriving. It is the school's most popular course, with over 100 enrollees each semester. Students think critically, solve problems, and take pride in their fine craftsmanship. (MLH)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design, Discovery Learning, Educational Benefits