Distinguished Lecture Series
In the last decade, educational reforms in Europe and Australia begin to bring academic and vocational education and training (VET) into a “unified curriculum”. There is a view that these higher levels of vocational qualifications, new kinds of knowledge and skills will transcend the dichotomy between academic and VET. However, some say that the new moves affect both academic and vocational tracks, and gradually vocational education loses its distinctive identity (Raffe, 2002). Given the above, it is interesting to look into the global trends of VET for a better understanding of VET's current positioning and issues on teaching practices for insights. It is hoping that seminars/workshops of the Distinguished Lecture Series would be able to shed light on strengthening VTC's position in the overall education and training landscape.
Aims and Objectives
The series aims at providing participants the opportunity to keep abreast of the latest practices in the vocational education and training (VET). Participants will be able to actively engage in discussions that will deepen their understanding of the learning and teaching related issues in VET. In this series, our distinguished speakers representing an exciting diversity of regions and cultures will express their valuable ideas and views on the current practices and way forward in VET, as well as sharing their extensive experiences by adopting different approaches in learning and teaching in different regions.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the series, participants would be able to:
Contacts
LAI Siu Man, Chris
Deputy Director and Head/Centre for Learning & Teaching
Tel: 2836-1237
E-mail: chris-lai@vtc.edu.hk
LAM Yee Shun, Rechell
Senior Project Officer
Tel: 2836-1811
E-mail: rechelllam@vtc.edu.hk