Secondary Vocational Education Research Articles

АНАЛИЗ ПРАКТИЧЕСКИХ АСПЕКТОВ СОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЯ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОЙ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТИ ФАРМАЦЕВТИЧЕСКИХ РАБОТНИКОВ В ОБЛАСТИ ВЗАИМОДЕЙСТВИЯ С МАЛОМОБИЛЬНЫМИ ПОСЕТИТЕЛЯМИ АПТЕЧНЫХ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЙ С ОГРАНИЧЕННЫМИ ВОЗМОЖНОСТЯМИ ЗДОРОВЬЯ

Currently, pharmacies are part of the healthcare system and must comply with the requirements for providing an accessible environment for people with disabilities, including providing them with the opportunity to receive the necessary pharmaceutical services. The aim of the study is to analyze the practical aspects of improving the professional competence of pharmacists in the field of interaction with people with limited mobility and disabilities in pharmacies. The texts of regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation and also systemic and logical methods of their interpretation have been used in this study. It has been revealed that the current federal state educational standards of higher education and secondary vocational education in the specialty «Pharmacy» do not directly provide for the need to train future pharmacists in the basics of professional interaction with people with disabilities, but they establish the possibility of introducing additional competencies and/or new academic disciplines into the curricula for more in-depth training of graduates. It has been shown that pharmacists are required to have knowledge of the anatomical and functional characteristics of various groups of people with limited mobility and disabilities, their physiological states and pathological processes that directly affect their ability to receive pharmaceutical services in pharmacies. The possibility of pharmacists of pharmacies to consult people with limited mobility and disabilities on the necessary pharmacy goods online has been analyzed, taking into account possible functional disorders in these people – in various formats: text, audio only or using video communication. It has been proposed to introduce training on relevant aspects of their professional interaction with visitors to pharmacies with disabilities into educational programs for training and professional development of pharmacists.

Health tourism training: A study on secondary education

Aim: In previous studies on health tourism education in Türkiye, it has been observed that it is the subject of higher education. As in many European countries, vocational education starts after primary education in Türkiye. This study aims to answer the questions of what is the place and importance of health tourism education at the vocational secondary education level in Türkiye and how this situation is related to Türkiye's health tourism policies and goals, such as becoming the capital of health tourism in 2053 and creating a global brand with the slogan "Health Turkiye". Methods: The research used a case study design as a qualitative research method. For the research, the documents and development plans of the curricula of 53 fields and 114 branches in vocational secondary education were examined. Results: In the examination, it was seen that there are courses related to health tourism in the 4-year education programs in the fields of health services and accommodation and travel services. However, it was observed that 50% of the courses in the curriculum of Accommodation and Travel Services and 100% in the curriculum of Health Services are elective courses. Conclusion: Because the place and importance of health tourism education at the secondary education level have not been examined before, and Turkiye's targets regarding health tourism, our study is a pioneering and important study in determining the status of health tourism in the framework curricula at the secondary education level

New trends of export of vocational education from China within «One Belt, One Road» initiative

Introduction. Over the past few years, the authorities of the People's Republic of China have begun to pay more and more attention to the development of vocational secondary and higher education. In addition to the growth and development of this area within the country, gradually with the increase in China’s presence on the world stage, the PRC is beginning to export its educational services abroad.Purpose setting. The purpose of the study was to identify the features of China's promotion of its education abroad. The task is to examine the main forms of export of Chinese vocational education to foreign countries.Methodology and methods of the study. Using general methods of scientific knowledge and using a large array of factual data and sources in Chinese, consider the trends in the spread of Chinese vocational education in the world.Results. China has opened a new page in the development of vocational education both within the country and by experimenting with new formats of international cooperation in this segment of education. An example of such projects is the opening of the so-called Lu Ban Workshops, created in honor of the famous Chinese philosopher, engineer and artisan of the 5th century BC, which train modern specialists with technical skills. In total, China has launched over 40 similar workshops abroad with 70 different modern specialties, where more than 11 thousand people have already been trained. After the successful launch of Lu Ban Workshops, various Chinese professional institutions began to open their own specialized workshops, including those for the development of automobile transport, maritime economy, printing, etc.Conclusion. Such projects, which today cover both the SCO countries and the participants of the «One Belt, One Road» initiative, create a new platform for international exchange and cooperation in the field of vocational education and help promote humanitarian exchanges between China and other countries of the world.

Professionalitet: new horizons for the development of Tobolsk Medical College named after Volodya Soldatov

The article presents the experience of the Volodya Soldatov Tobolsk Medical College in implementing the Federal Project «Professionalitet» to solve the problems of a comprehensive reboot of the system of secondary vocational medical education.

Digital transformation of the Centre for Advanced Professional Training of Kuzbass: approaches and solutions

Russian education system is currently undergoing a phase of advancement that is associated with distinctive features of post-industrial society, the main characteristic of which is informatization and digitalization of economy. The efficiency of business processes and the validity (legitimacy) of enterprises and organizations are directly correlated with their digital transformation. These global trends cannot be ignored by these educational organizations. The most untouched issue concerns the creation of digital services for facilitating interaction between educational institutions and the labor market. The purpose of research: development and implementation of the Digital Transformation Strategy of the Centre for Advanced Professional Training (CAPT) of Kuzbass. The leading methods of research include general scientific methods, methods of systematicity and analysis of scientific and methodological literature and regulatory and legal documentation, as well as empirical methods (in the collection, accumulation and recording of data), and rational method (in the interpretation of research data). The article presents the principles and mechanisms of the digital platform interaction with the external environment are described. The author examines the internal conditions for digital services transformation. The necessity of creating and utilizing a digital replica of the HR service of enterprise on the digital platform is substantiated. The presented approaches pertain to the implementation of the Strategy for the development of digital resources of the Centre for Advanced Professional Training of Kuzbass, along with the development of a digital platform with an enhanced version, which is focused on more effective interaction of labour market agents in the region, contribute to the resolution of the most pressing issues of socio-economic development of the region. These techniques can also be applied to employment assistance services and career centers of educational organizations for secondary vocational and higher education.

Применение функционального подхода к разработке модели психологической службы в системе общего и среднего профессионального образования

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">The article presents a theoretical overview of approaches to the functioning of psychological service models in the education system. The experience of organizing models of psychological and pedagogical assistance to participants in educational relations in three subjects of the Russian Federation (Perm Krai, Sverdlovsk Region, Yaroslavl Region), which in 2023 became the winners of the All-Russian competition of regional models of psychological service in the system of general education and secondary vocational education, is considered. The concept of a functional model is revealed, and the possibilities of its application in the organization of psychological services in the education system are presented. As part of the development of a draft functional model of psychological services in the system of general education and secondary vocational education, three functional blocks are considered, which involve the implementation of certain functions at the federal, regional, municipal and institutional levels.</span></p>

Архитектура создания самообучающегося колледжа

The competence approach has firmly gained its place in the world educational paradigm, distinguishing rigid (professional) and flexible (supra professional) skills. But the high speed of technological changes will significantly transform the landscape of the modern labor market, when within the next decades up to a quarter of traditional professions will disappear, and hard skills will be significantly transformed after them. The most important competitive advantage will be the speed of perception and translation of new knowledge, as well as competencies formed on their basis. The key competences for continuous development will be flexible competences (soft skills), some of which will be enriched with basic hard skills. The traditional conservatism of the educational system, the long period of formation of educational standards of training becomes a certain brake on the training of specialists of the future. If rigid skills can be formed based on the existing production base (jobs of the future, which do not exist yet), flexible skills can be formed now. This actualizes the idea of creating self-learning spaces in secondary vocational education institutions. Copying Chris Argyris' idea will not find a positive response, given our realities and the specifics of the Millennial generation, Z generation and later α generation, it will be a good idea to create self-learning spaces in secondary vocational education institutions. The author's developments on the implementation of approaches to the formation of the model of a self-learning college in the institution of secondary vocational education are presented. This approach can be useful for secondary vocational education organizations developing educational, managerial and financial strategies in order to unpack the expertise of the teaching community.

The use of trade-related writing in upper secondary vocational education and training

ABSTRACT In Upper secondary vocational education and training (VET) we note the presence of students with learning challenges, including reading and writing difficulties. However, both the learning and practice of a trade require the use of trade-related writing. One characteristic of those writings is their plurisemioticity which we can see as different semiotic resources at hand to do things and make meaning in the situation. The purpose of the present contribution is to describe the use of trade-related writing in upper secondary vocational training (VET) within a heterogeneous group of individuals in terms of their level of education upon entering the training program. Our results from analysis of data from a case study of a carpentry programme shows that learners use such writing with an affective attitude of openness and that they are inclined to use at the first place semiotic systems and mediums with which they are more familiar. Results raise as well issues of information literacy, particularly in terms of the quality of the information obtained by learners in digital medium.

What Lies Beneath: A Development-Oriented Auditing Approach to Understand Organizations Beyond the Surface of Hard-Control.

Auditing procedures aim to improve educational quality in vocational education and training. Auditing approaches often focus on checking for compliance to rules and standards. Through dialogue, development-oriented audits are thought to inspire soft-control, a form of control that aims to address what is beneath the surface of mere compliance. These kinds of audits offer opportunities to demonstrate ethical leadership as part of an ethical culture. It is expected that an ethical culture variables positively influence working climate variables and ultimately intrinsic motivation. In this study, conducted as part of the (Hermanussen et al., 2022) study, we employed structural equation modeling to test if model behavior and sanctionability positively influenced perceived autonomy, perceived relatedness, trust, and self-efficacy, and ultimately intrinsic motivation. The study was conducted at eight different Dutch secondary vocational education and training organizations including 1223 participants. Results demonstrate a good model fit, χ2 = .12, df = 3, p = .989, GFI = 1.00, AFGI = 1.00, and RMSEA <.001. All presumed effects were significant. The strongest effects include model behavior on autonomy (.49) and autonomy on intrinsic motivation (.45). Future research should employ designs and analyses that are able to account for a multilevel structure in educational organizations.

Взаимодействие бизнеса, образования и власти в системе среднего профессионального образования в регионе

In a dynamically developing economy and changing labor market, it is important to ensure effective interaction of the secondary vocational education system with the needs of the regional economy of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The article examines the key points of interaction between business, education and government. Through the analysis of normative legal acts and scientific research, the need to create educational and industrial clusters, stimulate cooperation between educational institutions and enterprises, as well as the active participation of employers in the educational process is emphasized.The article reveals that the government of the Russian Federation is taking steps to support secondary vocational education with the participation of companies, mainly large ones, for example, through the federal project ‘Professionalism’. However, there are limitations, such as insufficient development of regional regulatory legal acts, especially in terms of interaction between small and medium-sized enterprises with secondary vocational education. In conclusion, the importance of intensifying efforts to attract the business community to support and develop regional regulations, create a favorable environment for interactionbetween business, education and government is emphasized. This is the only way to ensure effective adaptation of educational programs to the needs of the labor market, the development of high-quality personnel and sustainable socio-economic development of the region.

Двата модела практика в професионалното обучение: теоретична или реална и практическа, swot анализ

Education, as a multifaceted process, encompasses both theoretical knowledge and the practical application of this knowledge. Effective teaching in secondary vocational education requires a balance between the two aspects to ensure a comprehensive and effective preparation of students. The article comments on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT-analysis) of theoretical practice classes and in relation to practical teaching, also indicates how these approaches can be optimized for better educational practices and results. The analysis was carried out in two aspects: both for students and for vocational teachers, and was supported by an exploratory survey.

Benefits and Objectives of ECVET Implementation in Bulgaria: an Empirical Study

The comprehensive analysis presented in this article examines the potential positive effects of complete ECVET implementation in Bulgaria, aligning with the European guidelines established by CEDEFOP. By focusing on a diverse range of topics, the report offers valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to enhance the quality and relevance of VET in Bulgaria. Despite the potential benefits of ECVET, its implementation in Bulgarian vocational education has not yet been realized and lacks a comprehensive credit system for credit exchange within both secondary and higher vocational education. Consequently, the development of an effective ECVET implementation system, including a robust assessment framework, remains an ongoing challenge. ECVET is poised to support learners in Bulgaria across several key dimensions. Its ability to foster adaptability, practical skill acquisition, and alternative learning strategies equip learners with the competencies necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic job market. Moreover, ECVET promotes the development of organizational skills, facilitates informed career choices, and accelerates professional implementation. The successful implementation of ECVET necessitates a concerted effort from various stakeholders, including VET institutions, employers, and learners. By embracing ECVET, Bulgaria can significantly improve the quality and relevance of its VET systems, better prepare learners for the workforce, and stimulate economic growth. Ultimately, ECVET contributes to learners’ personal satisfaction, self-esteem, and shorter paths to the labor market. These benefits underscore the transformative potential of ECVET in enhancing the educational experience and career prospects of learners in Bulgaria.

Modern Approaches to Attracting Personnel to Medical Organizations in Rural Areas on an Example of the Voronezh Region

INTRODUCTION: The importance of this study stems from the necessity to search for an effective solution to the problem of provision of the rural healthcare with medical personnel to increase the quality of medical care and its availability for the population. AIM: To scientifically substantiate and develop proposals for attracting and developing the human resources potential of rural medical organizations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: To assess the state of provision of healthcare in the Voronezh Region (VR) with human resources, the data from statistical accounting forms No. 17 and No. 30 were used. The comparative analysis method was used to study the provision of medical organizations of the VR with medical personnel and staffing with medical positions, and the main parameters of the activity of medical organizations in rural areas of the region. To study the factors contributing to the attraction of young specialists to medical organizations in rural areas, an anonymous online survey was conducted. RESULTS: The analysis of provision of healthcare organizations of the VO with personnel showed a satisfactory level of provision with medical workers. The personnel shortage is more pronounced in rural areas the staffing of full-time positions is decreasing, the influx of young specialists is decreasing, the proportion of people of retirement age is increasing. In-depth analysis permitted to identify ‘weak points’ in the formation of the personnel reserve and take them into account when forming the regional personnel policy. Based on the data obtained during the study, a multi-level model of reproduction of human resources was created using the cluster approach. A mechanism for interaction between potential employers and subjects of the educational system was developed. CONCLUSION: The pooling of resources within the framework of cluster interdepartmental interaction led to the expansion of the career guidance space and permitted to build practice-oriented educational activities based on continuity of general, secondary vocational and higher education. The findings of the study can be used in the formation of an effective personnel policy aimed at advanced forecasting of the process of their reproduction in the healthcare system.

Функциональная модель психологической службы в системе образования: направления деятельности и ее организационно-правовое регулирование

&lt;p&gt;The article presents the results of a monitoring study of the functional model of psychological service in the system of general education and secondary vocational education. The purpose of the monitoring is to study variable approaches to the implementation of psychological and pedagogical support in various regions of the Russian Federation. The study was conducted from March to April 2024 in 8 constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and involved educational psychologists (educational psychologists) from preschool, general education and professional educational organizations. The total sample size was 2288 people. The article discusses the analysis of the results obtained in accordance with the identified functional blocks: organizational and legal regulation of psychological and pedagogical support activities and areas of activity of psychological services in the system of general education and secondary vocational education. The study made it possible to comprehensively present the current state of the psychological service, its development resources and areas of improvement. This study will become the basis for further development of a draft functional model of psychological service in the system of general education and secondary vocational education, as well as variable models of its organization.&lt;/p&gt;

Проблемы формирования организационно-экономического механизма подготовки специалистов для предприятий авиакосмической отрасли региона

The increasing demand for graduates of secondary vocational education for the aerospace industry in the region in connection with changes in the labor market leads to the need to improve the training of specialists in order to meet the long-term needs of society. The article examines the current state of staffing of enterprises of the aerospace industry in the region, the features of the aerospace industry that determine the requirements for training specialists. The purpose of the study was to identify the problems of forming an organizational and economic mechanism for training personnel for enterprises, a conceptual model of practice-oriented training of specialists was considered, an analysis of the requests and expectations of students in secondary vocational education programs was carried out to study aspects of building an educational trajectory.

Secondary vocational education and academic motivation in Sint Maarten

This study investigates the relationship between career and study fair participation and the motivations of Sint Maarten’s secondary vocational students. Using a mixed-method design, data was collected from 98 participants (N = 98) who completed an online survey consisting of the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS). Twenty-one survey participants were subsequently interviewed. Key findings indicated that extrinsic motivation was the highest among participants. The results indicate that a single career fair alone may not be sufficient for improving the intrinsic motivation of students. Future studies should investigate the impact of attending multiple career fairs over a longer period. Overall, the research findings contribute to our understanding of academic motivation and the correlations between career and study fairs and secondary vocational student motivations in Sint Maarten. The findings highlight the importance of improving fair attendance through better promotion and logistical support for students, while also emphasizing the need to address stigmas that affect intrinsic motivation of students. The findings of this study can be particularly useful among policymakers and school leaders in the field of vocational education.

The effect of educational aspirations on labor market outcomes in secondary vocational education in Africa

The study explores the relationship between educational aspirations and labour market outcomes among African secondary vocational education students. It reveals that students with vocational education are more aware of labour market demands and desire to acquire skills that align with industry needs. However, disparities in access to quality vocational training and societal perceptions of vocational education significantly impact students' aspirations. A comprehensive systematic literature review was explored to examine the impact of educational aspirations on labour market outcomes in secondary vocational education in Africa, focusing on countries like Nigeria and Ghana. The review focuses on studies published between 2010 and 2024, reflecting current trends and challenges vocational education graduates face. The study identifies key labour market outcomes linked to vocational education, including employment rates, job stability, and income levels. Graduates of vocational programs secure employment more rapidly than general education students but face challenges in advancing their careers due to limited opportunities for further training and professional development. The research calls for policy interventions to enhance the quality and perception of vocational education in Africa, ensuring that they meet immediate labour market needs and empower young people to achieve their long-term career aspirations. This research can potentially inform vocational education policy in Africa by developing targeted strategies to enhance the effectiveness of vocational training programs. Adapting policies that align vocational education with labour market demands can create a more responsive educational system that addresses the needs of both students and employers.

Professional Competence of College Teachers: her Contribution to the Formation of skills of Social Interaction Skills Among Students of Inclusive Groups

Introduction. The article deals with the theoretical and methodological aspect of professional development of teachers of secondary vocational education. The analysis of the practice of colleges has revealed problems related to methodological support regulating the work of teachers in inclusive groups, insufficient level of professional competence of some teachersin the issues of psychological and pedagogical support of special students, difficulties in the organization of work on the formation of skills of social interaction among students of inclusive groups, etc. The analysis of the practice of colleges has revealed problems related to the methodological support regulating the work of teachers in inclusive groups. In thescientific literature, there is a lack of research on the topic of professional competence of college teachers; in particular, the issue of the influence of the level of competence of teachers on the formation of social interaction skills of students is clearly insufficiently covered. Objective. To study the professional competence of college teachers in the issues of formation of social interaction skills among students of inclusive groups and to develop the content of the professional development program for teachers. Materials and methods. The study used diagnostic procedures aimed at studying the professional competence of college teachers in the formation of social interaction skills among students of inclusive groups: questionnaire, informal conversation, observation of classes, adapted methods “Assessment of pedagogical culture of a teacher” (E. V. Bondarevskaya, T. F. Belousova)“Barriers in pedagogical activity”, “Assessment of teacher’s readiness for professional and pedagogical self-development” (N. P. Fetiskin, V. V. Kozlov, G. M. Manuilov). Results. The experiment has shown that teachers have an insufficient level of professional competence in the issues of formation of social interaction skills in students of inclusive groups. The authors developed a program to improve the professional competence of college teachers. As a result of its mastering, teachers expanded their understanding of the psychological characteristics of students with special educational needs and mastered the methods and techniques of organizing effective social interaction of students of inclusive groups. Discussion. The results of the repeated diagnostic study showed that the approbation of the professional development program contributed to the improvement of the level of competence of college teachers within the existing qualifications necessary for professional activity in the conditions of inclusion. The presented program of professional development can be recommended in the system of training and retraining of teachers of secondary vocational education.

Problems of Staff Training to Ensure State Technology Sovereignty

Based on a comparison of the guidelines in the Strategies for Technological Development of the Country from 2016 to 2024, a contradiction has been formed in the basic attitudes towards the personnel training system. The authors aim is to present a sociological analysis of the current situation and the existing opportunities for implementing the task of ensuring the technological sovereignty of the country with qualified personnel. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study is built on an appeal to classical works representing society: as a system of T. Parsons, E. Giddens, self-organizing system of N. Luhmann; works covering the issues of the influence of scientific and technological potential on the level of competitiveness; state programs and regulatory documents, as well as statistical and analytical materials. Results. Generalization of data on training programs in secondary vocational education, as well as implemented federal programs for its support allowed us to conclude that at the moment the situation is characterized by a gradual improvement, but the number of graduates is insufficient for the growing needs of production. The reasons are both poor training in natural cycle disciplines in schools and, accordingly, a shortage of teaching staff to solve this problem, and the consequences of the demographic pit of the 90s, which led to a reduction in potential students. The authors believe that the solution to the problem of providing qualified personnel is not so much in the constant increase in the number of graduates, but in the revision of both their training programs and the technologies of the production itself in order to replace the stages of operations that can be performed by unskilled specialists with technological developments based on artificial intelligence. The implementation of an integrated approach should be ensured by revising the training programs in universities and institutes, as well as attracting talented developers to the problem of improving production.

Education and vocational training in Kosovo, a challenge and objective of the 21st century

Classes in Kosovo are held in private and public educational institutions. Education in Kosovo went through very hard phases and challenges especially in the years 1990/1999 since differences and the need for change made us not entirely prepared. After the establishment of Kosovo Institutions, the Department of Education and Science (DES) was established within the Ministry of Education. The primary aim was to establish the legal and professional basis as a frontline of the reform of our education system, especially the acceptance of the Bologna processes that facilitate the radical reform of general and vocational education. This paper will address the aspects of reforming and progression of vocational secondary education, vocational schools, and correspondence to the needs of the EU market and the possibility of implementing in post-secondary and university higher education.