Common Core Curriculum for Vocational Education. Category A: Introduction to Vocational Education. A-1: History, Philosophy, and Trends in Vocational Education.

Overview & Synopsis

This module on the history, philosophy, and trends in vocational education is one of a set of four on the introduction to vocational education and is part of a larger series of thirty-four modules constituting a core curriculum intended for use in the professional preparation of vocational educators in the areas of agricultural, business, home economics, and industrial education. Following the module objective and overview and a bibliography of suggested resource materials (readings) for the entire module, three lessons are presented: (1) the history of vocational education; (2) the philosophical concepts of vocational education; and (3) trends in vocational education. Each lesson contains the objective, overview, a list of suggested learning activities, and a list of suggested resources (readings). Concluding the module is a pre/posttest and an answer key. (The modules have been field tested in various educational settings, including bachelor and masters degree programs, and are considered adaptable to many instructional styles and student entry levels. CE 018 935-937 contain working papers and other materials used in the development of the module series.) (JH)