Revised Recommendation Concerning Technical and Vocational Education.

Overview & Synopsis

The UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) revised recommendation setting forth general principles, goals, and guidelines concerning technical and vocational education (adopted by the General Conference at its 18th session in Paris, 19 November 1974) is presented under the following headings: (1) Technical and vocational education in relation to the educational process: objectives; (2) policy, planning, and administration; technical and vocational aspects of general education; (3) technical and vocational education as preparation for an occupational field (organization and program content); (4) technical and vocational education as continuing education; (5) guidance; (6) the teaching and learning processes: Methods and materials; (7) staff (teaching, administrative and guidance); and (8) international cooperation. (TA)