This study investigates the influence of business internship experiences on the work readiness of economics students in Vietnam, addressing a critical gap in the country’s higher education-employment linkage. Grounded in the Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (KSA) framework and Self-Determination Theory (S…
Micro-credentials have become essential in higher education by facilitating skill recognition, enhancing workforce preparedness, and promoting innovation in digital learning. Their flexible, competency-based format aligns closely with evolving industry requirements. This study investigates the role …
This qualitative study investigates Vietnamese geography teachers' perceptions and experiences with implementing competency-based curriculum (CBC) reform. Through typology-building content analysis of semi-structured interviews with 21 teachers, three distinct profiles were identified: passively ada…
We study how improved wage opportunities for skilled workers affect firm-based training, using the 2002 opening of the Swiss labor market to German commuters as a natural experiment. The reform triggered a large outflow of skilled workers from German border regions, prompting firms to expand apprent…
Source:Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs
(2026)
This study explores how vocational education and training (VET) teachers in Sweden support students with special educational needs (SEN) during work-based learning (WBL). Based on interviews with 15 teachers from nine upper secondary VET programmes, the analysis draws on communities of practice and …
The growing demand for qualified professionals for the twin green and digital transition exceeds the supply of candidates, highlighting the urgency of effective educational methods for qualifying individuals in a circular economy (CE). However, despite the CE field having made several advances in te…
This study investigates the influence of self-efficacy on students’ problem-solving abilities in vocational high schools. Self-efficacy, as a fundamental psychological construct, plays a crucial role in shaping learners’ confidence, persistence, and capacity to overcome both academic and practical c…
Feedback is crucial for teacher professional development, yet most studies focus on a single source (e.g., experts or peers). Longitudinal comparisons across sources and analyses of underlying mechanisms are rare. This study therefore investigates how different feedback sources influence teacher lea…
This study investigates the digital literacy levels and access to technology among rural students in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, in response to growing concerns over educational equity in the digital age. Specifically, it aims to (1) describe the demographic profile of students in terms of sex, access…
