The Competent Teacher 2010−2020 − The competences of teaching staff in upper secondary vocational education and training

Final report

This is the final report of a project on the competences of teaching staff in upper secondary vocational education and training, which presents the views of an extensive group of experts on vocational teachers’ future competence needs and areas.

The research data consisted of 101 different surveys implemented within the eDelfoi (eDelphi) research environment and a multi-vocal network of 892 members. They participated most actively in panels focusing on pedagogical competence and VET/industry co-operation competence, whereas participation rates in field-specific panels varied by field.

The report has aimed to maintain the voice of the field through the perceptions of teachers, workplace instructors, representatives of the world of work, institutional management and students. The results reveal how future vocational education and training calls for flexible teaching staff with a developing professional identity, superiors committed to competence management and continuing training to support staff learning.

The descriptions provided in this final report can be used by VET organisations for competence management and development as well as operational planning.
 
Authors: 
Aila Paaso & Kati Korento

Year:
2010

ISBN:
978-952-13-4435-0 (paperback)
978-952-13-4436-7 (pdf)

Publication is available in these languages:
English, Finnish, Swedish

Publication: 
The Competent Teacher 2010−2020 (pdf)