Field Of Vocational Education Research Articles

A study of secondary vocational school in the context of the realities of modernization changes in late imperial Russia. Review of the book: Magsumov T.A. Secondary vocational school of the Kazan educational district in the conditions of modernization of domestic education at the end of the XIX – beginning of the XX century. Kursk: Zakrytoe aktsionernoe obshchestvo «Universitetskaya kniga», 2022,

A review of the book by T.A. Magsumov: «Secondary vocational school of the Kazan educational district in the conditions of modernization of domestic education at the end of the XIX – beginning of the XX centuries». The authors concluded that this study is a worthy scientific contribution to the study of secondary vocational education of late imperial Russia. The relevance of the work is determined not only by the insufficient knowledge of a number of issues relating to the field of vocational education in the context of modernization changes, but also by the potential opportunity to use the educational experience accumulated in the Russian Empire at the turn of the XIX – XX centuries to solve currently existing problems in the field of vocational education. T.A. Magsumov consistently and thoroughly presents the development of secondary vocational education in the context of imperial modernization processes during the period under study.

Virtual‐reality system for elevator maintenance education: Design, implementation and evaluation

AbstractWith the rapid development of information technology, new educational models using virtual reality technology have received widespread attention from relevant researchers. In the field of vocational education, vocational colleges and training institutions can effectively mobilize students' learning initiative and improve their learning efficiency by using virtual reality technology. This study details the development process and system evaluation of a bespoke virtual reality system that offers a solution to the issues of uncertainty regarding hazards, high teaching expenses, and spatial constraints inherent in the practical training of elevator maintenance. By establishing a virtual environment that is highly reproducible and designing abundant interaction methods, this system facilitates students in attaining mastery over the structural make‐up of elevators, the principles of their operation, and the techniques involved in calibrating elevator governors. The system underwent testing by multiple users, and the satisfaction level of the system was ascertained through a questionnaire study, while the effectiveness of the system was evaluated using independent samples t test for data statistics concerning students' performance. The results of the study indicate that the system gained widespread praise among users, and it notably enhanced the students' learning drive, practical abilities, and on‐site adaptability.

Investigation and Research on the Capacity Building of "Double-teacher" Teachers in Higher Vocational Colleges

"Double-teacher" teachers are the core requirements for teachers in the process of teacher specialization exploration in China's vocational education. With the implementation of the plan for the construction of high-level vocational schools and majors with Chinese characteristics, the acceleration of the reform and development of higher vocational education and the high-quality development of higher vocational colleges, the construction of a high-level vocational education "double-teacher" teaching team is of great strategic significance for the future development of higher vocational colleges and the deepening of higher vocational education reform. With the continuous development of the specialization of vocational education teachers, the professional capacity building of "dual-teacher" teachers has received extensive attention in the field of vocational education, and has become an important part of the training of vocational education teachers, as well as an important starting point and an important force to lead the national strategy of vocational education services, integrate into regional development, and promote industrial upgrading.

Learning by Teaching: Creation of Tutorials in the Field of Vocational Training

Learning by Teaching: Creation of Tutorials in the Field of Vocational Training

ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНАЯ НАДЕЖНОСТЬ КАК КЛЮЧЕВАЯ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА В МОДЕЛИ ЛИЧНОСТИ СОВРЕМЕННОГО СПЕЦИАЛИСТА

The post-industrial and digital development of society is characterized by conditions of high variability, uncertainty and chaos. The entry of network technologies and resources into all spheres of life, the technologization of production and management processes create the prerequisites for the emergence of risks of a different nature in all types of professional activities and social relations. This situation complicates the requirements for a modern specialist, requiring them not only to have subject knowledge and professionally oriented competencies, but also to have developed abilities for the active and transformative development of new techniques and technological solutions, a predictive assessment of possible risks and personal responsibility for the consequences of their choice in non-standard situations. The entry of the digital component is changing the organizational and technological aspects in the field of vocational education, significantly expanding the boundaries of traditional forms of education. The new psychological and pedagogical conditions of the open educational space have an impact on the quality of the educational process and the results of professional training, producing the negative effects of informatization of the education sector and developing the problem of educational risks (vital, psychological, social). The inclusion of the concept of "professional reliability" in the categorical space of pedagogical science is due to its content, which determines the correspondence of the qualities of the subject of professional activity with rapidly changing conditions for the implementation of professional activity. Professional reliability is a key and integrative characteristic in the model of a digital specialist, the content and structural content of which is determined by the specifics and features of a particular professional activity. The structure of professional reliability of specialists in railway transport is represented by a set of motivational-value, activity-technological and reflexive components. Experimental work proved the effectiveness of the developed didactic system for the formation of professional reliability of specialists in railway transport.

A study on the path of teacher team building for training field engineers based on symbiosis theory

China proposes to cultivate 200,000 field engineers by 2025, and clearly points out that it is necessary cultivate a team of high-quality technical and skilled talents who are “proficient in operation, have indepth understanding of processes, possess management skills, capable of collaboration, and be able to innovate”. The core of the cultivation lies in deepening the integration of industry and education, school-enterprise cooperation, and deepening and expanding the existing apprenticeship cultivation model. The core of its training mode lies in deepening the integration of industry and education, deepening the school-enterprise cooperation, and expanding the existing apprenticeship training mode. It has been proved that the main constraint to the realisation of the above goal is that a team of qualified teachers has not yet been established. In order to solve this problem, this paper starts from China’s national vocational education field engineer training programme, applies symbiosis theory to vocational education research, further optimizes China’s existing apprenticeship training model, builds a triangular structural model of structured teacher teams for field engineers, and eventually forms a mutually beneficial and win-win collaboration model for all stakeholders to solve the problem of building the required teacher teams for field engineers’ training. The final result is a mutually beneficial collaborative model for all stakeholders.

Designing Self-Enforcing Programs Embedded in the Local Economy: The Key for Successful International Cooperation of Vocational Education

International education cooperation is conducive to promoting the cross-border circulation of advanced educational experiences and enhancing global human capital. China has become the main destination for students from developing countries, and how to better carry out international cooperation programs in Chinese education has become an important issue. This paper focuses on international cooperation in the field of vocational education and takes a vocational college in China as a case to explore the performance of different international cooperation modes between China and developing countries. The study did a within-case design, and three projects representing three modes of cooperation were selected for comparison. The article believes that the key to success lies in the design of cooperation, and those projects which closely integrate local industries, colleges and students will thrive and prosper. The article answers the question of how international cooperation in vocational education should be carried out.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING OF VOCATIONAL TEACHERS: A DEFINITIONAL ANALYSIS

The article presents the results of the definitional analysis of the concept of “psychological and pedagogical training of vocational teachers”. The essence of the terms “vocational education”, “vocational teacher”, “vocational training”, “vocational and pedagogical training”, “psychological and pedagogical training of vocational teachers” is substantiated. “A vocational teacher is a mobile specialist who organizes and carries out engineering and pedagogical activities of students, is engaged in self-education, is creative in solving professional problems, knows how to cooperate in a team and communicate in an educational and information environment”. Specified components of psychological and pedagogical training: basic psychological and pedagogical training; fundamental psychological and pedagogical training; scientific psychological and pedagogical training; functional psychological and pedagogical training; creative psychological and pedagogical training. It is determined that “psychological and pedagogical training of future vocational teachers is a complex process of combining different types of activities of a future specialist in the field of vocational education, which results in the formation of psychological and pedagogical readiness of a future vocational teacher”.
 Keywords: vocational teacher; vocational education; vocational training; vocational and pedagogical training; psychological training; psychological and pedagogical training of vocational teachers.

STIMULATION OF PROFESSIONAL SELF-DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OF CULINARY PROFILE AS A GUARANTEE OF THEIR CAREER GROWTH

The article focuses on providing forms and means to enhance the professional self-development of aspiring culinary specialists within the field of vocational education of the culinary profile, in particular, the use of a wide array of resources, including books, magazines, websites, video lessons, online courses and digital tools like QR code reading, LearningApps service, YouTube service and others is justified.The active process of self-improvement facilitates the enhancing an individual's abilities including critical thinking, the ability to solve problems, which in turn helps future specialists to generate original ideas, and therefore to be more competitive in the labor market and effective in modern society. Therefore, it is crucial to identify and implement effective strategies for stimulating the professional self-development of future vocational education specialists, who must understand the cultural, economic and social impacts of globalization on the food industry and learn to adapt to innovations in global trends.The psychological aspects of stimulation, such as motivation, self-esteem and self-discipline, which can influence the readiness of higher education seekers for continuous self-improvement, are analyzed.The significance of pedagogical support is receiving strenuous attention in stimulating professional self-development of future vocational education specialists, helping them to develop self-learning skills, creativity and foster their growth as professionals.Stimulating the professional self-development of higher education students indeed requires a comprehensive approach that takes into account a motivational environment and the desire to achieve new successes, as well as considers motivation, individualization, and a supportive environment.
 Keywords: professional education; food technologies; professional self-development; self-assessment; digital tools; learning methods; new technologies; mentoring.

Формування компетентності фахівців з професійної освіти

The article examines the process of forming competence among future professionals in the field ofvocational education, explores theoretical approaches to defining the essence and structure of professionalcompetence, as well as methods and strategies for its development. Professional competence is a crucial factorfor success in the job market and a defining quality of future professionals. In this context, the role of vocationaleducation in shaping this competence is discussed, emphasizing the need to combine theoretical knowledgewith practical skills.The impact of innovative teaching approaches on the formation of professional competence isinvestigated, including the use of information and communication technologies and active learning methods.It is determined that contemporary challenges in the economy and technological advancements require futureprofessionals to have a deeper understanding of the specifics of their field and the ability to adapt quickly tochanges6The article provides an analysis of the peculiarities of training specialists specializing in the field ofspecialization 015 «Vocational Education». The main problems arising during their training are identified, andproposed solutions are outlined, particularly those based on a competency-based approach to the formation ofprofessional competence in teachers. This approach is considered a key factor in enhancing the quality offuture professionals' training. The importance of further research in this area and the search for optimalmethods of forming competence in vocational education professionals is emphasized.The results of this study can be valuable for higher educational institutions, educators, and studentsaiming to improve the quality of vocational education and enhance their competitiveness in the job market.Given the complexity and multifaceted nature of the chosen topic, future research prospects include thedevelopment, testing, and implementation of innovative pedagogical methods in the educational environmentto ensure the high-quality training of vocational education professionals

Financial Aspects of Education Development in the Region During the First Five-Year Plan (on the Example of the Votsk Autonomous Region)

Introduction. The subject of the study is the issue of financing education during the first five-year plan. The practical needs of the Votsk Autonomous Region predetermined the specifics of financing and an integrated approach to solving the problems of literacy elimination, implementation of preschool, primary, seven-year and vocational education, as well as the maintenance and building of educational institutions. Materials and Methods. The research is based on unpublished documents from the funds of the regional and city archives. The article used a combination of general scientific and special historical methods. Results. During the implementation of the first five-year plan, funds from the local budget were allocated for the development of primary education, which also practically provided for the maintenance and construction of educational institutions, the supply of educational and economic needs, and the payment of wages. Expenses for advanced education and institutions for the elimination of illiteracy were mainly planned at the expense of the state budget. Discussion and Conclusion. The shortage of educational institutions created difficulties in solving the tasks of raising the cultural level of the population, training industrial personnel. The financial deficit of the local budget was covered by state budget, primarily in the field of vocational education, which made it possible to more effectively solve the issues of construction and maintenance of educational institutions.

ADVANCED TRAINING IN POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE CONDITIONS OF MARTIAL LAW

The article focuses on the need to meet the needs of public sector professionals in acquiring new knowledge and skills through the proposals of educational service providers in the field of vocational training under the legal regime of martial law. It is established that under the legal regime of martial law, postgraduate education institutions providing professional training, in particular, advanced training of public servants, continue to operate fully despite various restrictions on the organization of operational activities. They are free to choose the forms, methods and means of training that correspond to the professional development programs. For most postgraduate education institutions, distance learning became the only available form in the system of professional development of civil servants in 2022. Based on the analysis of the Poltava Regional Center for Professional Development, it can be stated that the number of educational events, groups of participants, and the number of participants in professional training has increased. In 2022, vocational training was mainly provided to local government officials and civil servants of regional and district state (military) administrations, and the number of participants in vocational training decreased compared to the pre-war year. The task of providing professional information and explanatory support on topical issues of public service under martial law was a companion to educational services for postgraduate education institutions. The high quality of educational services of postgraduate education institutions can be ensured by expanding the range of educational services in the field of professional training of officials with the simultaneous introduction of innovative educational technologies, various forms and methods of teaching, and wider involvement of practicing teachers, representatives and experts of civil society institutions. Priority areas of training should be determined by the needs of customers of educational services for professional development.

Employers’ Perspectives of English-Major Students’ Weaknesses During Their Industrial Practicum

In the 21st century, graduates are expected to have many employability skills to become successful employees in real-world settings. Before graduating, the industrial practicum is an excellent chance for employers to measure university students’ readiness for real jobs through their performances. Even though some studies have been conducted in this field, the topic is little studied from employers’ perceptions. This current study focused on employers’ reports on what English-major students lacked during their industrial practicum in the Vietnamese context. The study was conducted as qualitative research using three focus-group interviews, and each included five employers in the fields of education, business, interpretation and translation, and tour and travel. The results revealed that the students lacked several skills to become successful employees: communication skills, information retrieval and handling skills, planning and problem-solving skills, teamwork skills, self-confidence, critical thinking skills, devotion, and specialized skills/ identities. Based on the findings, this current study suggested several practical implications to help improve the students’ employability skills. During their time at university, English-major students need more practical experiences to understand their strengths and weaknesses and develop themselves. Teaching is expected to make a positive correlation with practical experiences in real-world settings. The findings of this study significantly contributed to enriching the field of vocational education.

한·독 간 직업교육 교류에 관한 고찰

A study on exchanges through vocational education between Korea and Germany: Historical Background and Present Meaning Yu, Jinyoung(KRIVET, Research Fellow)/Kim, Kihong(KRIVC, Counsultant) This study aims to examine the exchange and its meaning centered on the recent vocational high school between Korea and Germany. Exchange relations between Korea and Germany began in the 1960s during the Cold War, and are based on development aid, especially for economic cooperation and technical cooperation. Continuous and diverse cooperative relationships are taking place in the middle-level vocational education sector between Korea and Germany, and against this background, it is important to consider the recent social and economic backgrounds of the two countries. On the German side, the recent revision of the immigration law aims to solve the problem of the shortage of professionals or skilled workers in the country, and on the Korean side, young people have their respective interests to enter the better qualifications and labor market. Germany is trying to solve the problem of the shortage of professionals or skilled workers in its country through the recent revision of the immigration law, and on the Korean side, young people have their respective interests to enter the better qualifications and labor market. In response to these interests, exchanges in the field of vocational education are actively taking place in the public sector, the private sector, schools, and municipal and provincial offices of education. By examining recent vocational education exchanges through literature research and related interviews, we tried to discuss the implications and prospects of educational exchanges between Korea and Germany.

Contextual approach to the formation of ethical responsibility of cadets of a departmental university of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia

The article actualizes the importance of the personality of an employee of the penitentiary system in the correction of a person serving a sentence for illegal actions. The role of the ethical responsibility of an employee of the penal system in inclusion in a system of relations where moral requirements-models prevail over requirements-prohibitions is substantiated. An interpretation of the concept of ethical responsibility of a cadet of a departmental higher education institution of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia is proposed. The necessity of using the scientific approach as a multi-level toolkit for the formation of the ethical responsibility of cadets is proved. The possibility of using a departmental university as a scientific approach to the formation of ethical responsibility of cadets of the contextual approach in the educational process is substantiated. Theoretical aspects of contextual education are revealed, which served as a source of a contextual approach to solving various problems in the field of vocational education. It is argued that within the framework of the problem of formation of the ethical responsibility of cadets, it is necessary to refer to the ethical context of the professional activity of an employee of the penal system, as a system of internal and external conditions for the actions and actions of an employee in a specific situation that arises in official activities, determined by (the system of) ethical standards governing the official activities of an employee penitentiary system. The purpose of the contextual approach to the formation of the ethical responsibility of cadets is substantiated, which consists in the fact that the contextual approach in the educational process of a departmental higher education institution of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia ensures the creation of an ethical context for the professional activities of a penitentiary officer.

Teaching reform and development of mechanical major in secondary vocational schools based on "Internet +" and big data

In the rapid development of Internet technology, the development mode of "Internet + education" has gradually entered the field of vocational education, and new information education technologies continue to emerge. According to the practical investigation and research, while getting rid of the traditional teaching mode, the mechanical major teaching in secondary vocational schools has mastered more technical theories through various types of educational practice activities, and has now formed an education system with "Internet +" as the theme. In this paper, on the basis of understanding the current situation of education reform of mechanical major in secondary vocational schools in the new era, according to the development mode and main content of "Internet + education", in-depth discussion on teaching reform measures of mechanical major in secondary vocational schools based on "Internet +" and big data, in order to provide outstanding talents for economic construction and development in the new era.

Perception of university students on the role of educational digital stimuli in achieving academic passion in vocational education

Introduction. Digital stimuli are one of the strategies prepared by higher education institutions in university teaching in the field of vocational education, but they do not attach importance to them from other strategies that are used. The investigation of the role of educational digital stimuli in achieving the academic passion of vocational education students in Jordanian universities in light of COVID-19 is important to try to know the effect of digital stimuli on the academic passion of vocational education students. Methodology and research methods. The descriptive survey method was used to analyse the data. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire consisting of (29) items was designed, divided into three areas: dynamics (11 items), mechanics (7 items), and components (11 items) to collect data. The study sample consisted of 260 male and female students in Jordanian universities. Results and scientific novelty. The results showed that the role of educational digital stimuli in achieving academic passion was ‘high’ with no statistically significant differences due to the gender variable, with statistically significant differences due to the variables of the academic year and university type. Practical significance. The study recommends designing educational environments that are attractive, interactive, and related to the students’ reality, using strategies for deep information processing, problem-solving method, creativity and critical thinking in order to achieve students’ involvement in learning.

From TPACK to N-TPACK Framework for Vocational Education and Training With a Focus on Nutritional Science and Home Economics

Context: In Germany, vocational education and training (VET) plays a key role in the transition from school to working life. Due to its proximity to the labour market and an increasingly digitised, connected world, the professional knowledge requirements of VET teachers are changing and an adjustment of competence frameworks for vocational teachers is needed. Approach: Since its introduction, the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical And Content Knowledge) framework of Shulman and Mishra and Koehler has been repeatedly used in the international research discourse as a framework for capturing teachers' professional knowledge. Given the infrequent reference to TPACK in the field of vocational education and training (VET), this theoretical article aims to adapt the TPACK framework for VET teachers. A literature review revealed the importance of developing an adapted TPACK framework that takes into account the peculiarities of the German vocational school system as well as the non technical personal service sector. Based on this research gap, an appropriately adapted TPACK framework was developed. The focus of this article lies on VET of nutritional science and home economics. Findings: After considering and analysing the requirements of the VET system in Germany in the context of digitalisation, it is suggested to adapt and enlarge the existing TPACK framework, thus creating an N-TPACK framework, taking into account "Networking and Collaborative Knowledge (NK)" as an aspect of essential VET teachers' professional knowledge. Conclusion: The present theoretical article considers the research desideratum of extending the TPACK framework by developing a theoretical N-TPACK framework as well as examining and discussing the various knowledge areas. Building on this theoretical article, a survey of the current status quo of these professional knowledge areas among (prospective) VET teachers in the subject area of nutrition and home economics is necessary, in order to provide orientation and to be able to derive recommended actions for an up-to-date and forward looking teacher education and training.

MODERN MODELS OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN THE FIELD OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

The relevance of the article is determined by the need to study models of public-private partnership that are successfully implemented in the field of vocational education and training in the European Union countries to take into account their positive aspects in establishing cooperation between vocational (vocational-technical) education institutions with state and non-state partnership entities in Ukraine.
 Objective: based on the research results, to identify modern models of public-private partnership in the field of vocational education and training in the European Union countries, to find out their peculiarities and positive aspects for use in establishing cooperation between similar partnership entities in Ukraine.
 Methods: studying legislative, regulatory documents, empirical data - to determine models of public-private partnership in the field of vocational education and training in the European Union countries; analysis and synthesis, generalization of views on the investigated problem - to clarify the peculiarities of public-private partnership models in the field of vocational education and training in the European Union countries; drawing conclusions.
 Results: based on the analysis of legislative, regulatory documents, and empirical data, modern models of public-private partnership in the field of vocational education and training in the European Union countries have been identified, their peculiarities and positive aspects for use in establishing state-private partnership in the field of vocational (vocational-technical) education in Ukraine have been clarified.
 Conclusions: modern models of public-private partnership in the field of vocational education and training in the European Union countries have been identified: social-normative, focused on ensuring the quality of vocational education and training; resource-oriented, characterized by the presence of an investment climate, verified databases, contractual relations; institutional-communicative, focused on the development of interaction of educational service providers in the field of vocational education and training with the labor market to improve knowledge, skills, competences, qualifications. It was found that there is high activity in the implementation of public-private partnership projects in the field of vocational education and training in the European Union countries, which allows government authorities to invest in infrastructure development, support fundamental research, improve educational programs, etc., and businesses - to achieve their own goals in terms of increasing profitability, growth of charter capital value.

Vocational Education from a Cross-national Perspective: Comparative Analysis of China, Germany, and the United States, with a Case Study of Zhaixing Academy

This study delves into the current state and challenges of vocational education through a comparative study of cross-national vocational education and an analysis of the Zhaixing Academy case. The research reveals that vocational education reform can draw on the experiences of the German dual system, American community colleges, and Chinese vocational education reforms, with a focus on informal education pathways, practice-oriented teaching, and flexible training methods. The Zhaixing Academy case demonstrates the application of practice-oriented teaching approaches in the field of vocational education, emphasizing individual student development needs and the advantages of education outside formal institutions, offering new insights and references for the current Chinese education system. The study proposes that governments and education departments should increase investment in vocational education, encourage collaboration between enterprises and vocational education institutions, and support innovative practice-oriented education. In the future, Zhaixing Academy can continue to focus on education reform, expand the realm of practice-oriented education, promote its educational philosophy and methods, and contribute to the diversification and sustainable development of education.