{"product_id":"developing-vocational-expertise-john-stevenson-9781865089195","title":"Developing Vocational Expertise: Principles and issues in vocational education","description":"\u003ci\u003eAn ambitious book with a number of excellent chapters. It will stand out in the broad field of vocational education and training for its strong basis in the research literature.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProfessor Michael Young, London Institute of Education \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeveloping Vocational Expertise\u003c\/i\u003e offers a systematic foundation for vocational education and training. Drawing on current research, it provides a theoretical basis for teachers and trainers to develop instructional strategies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe contributors emphasise the importance of considering learning in context. They examine the core areas of literacy, numeracy, information literacy, problem-solving and creativity, as well as newer areas of instruction: flexible learning and guided learning. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach chapter takes a structured approach to developing core sets of knowledge and skills for work. Within each area of expertise, recent theoretical and research developments are outlined, and the implications for curriculum development, teaching and learning are explained. Teachers and trainers are encouraged to select an appropriate combination of approaches to suit the particular needs of their students and circumstances. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeveloping Vocational Expertise\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for students in vocational and occupational education, and will also interest technical and further education teachers and industry trainers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Stevenson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1865089192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781865089195\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.92h x 6.40w x 0.73d","brand":"John Stevenson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44173164740863,"sku":"9781865089195","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/developing-vocational-expertise-john-stevenson-9781865089195","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}