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This study examines the link between lecturer competencies and student satisfaction in the hospitality and tourism higher education sector, with a focus on how institutional reputation mediates this relationship. Using a quantitative approach and a correlational study design, the research employed n…

Germany’s VET system is highly gender-segregated and marked by high dropout rates. This article investigates the dropout behaviour of apprentices in gender-atypical training occupations. First, we investigate whether gender-atypical apprentices drop out at a higher rate than their majority peers. Se…

While an increasing number of studies postulate that vocational education and training (VET) activities have a positive impact on the innovative capacity of training companies, empirical evidence on the topic remains contradictory. This study exploits establishment data from a representative survey …

The paper adds to the literature on vocational education and training by developing an account of the role played by technicians, and vocational education and training, in innovation. It also fills a gap in the innovation systems literature by analysing the neglected role of technicians and provider…

The purpose of this study was to investigate how foundational elements of Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT), self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and goal orientation could be extended to determine if there were significant differences between career and technical (CTE) and traditional associate…

This study explores the best responses expected of university-level TVET students during the 2022 Nigerian lecturers’ industrial action. It thus explored lecturers’ perceptions of the strike, their expectations of the students, activities, opportunities and challenges of university-level TVET (UL-TV…

This book gives an account of a recent study into the nature of teacher quality that moves beyond typical discussions of teacher impact on student results and into what it means to be a teacher. It describes how a range of different research methodologies were combined to design a process for resear…

Classroom engagement is a critical factor for evaluating students' learning outcomes and teachers' instructional strategies. Traditional methods for detecting classroom engagement, such as coding and questionnaires, are often limited by delays, subjectivity, and external interference. While some neu…

Competence-Based Didactic Approach (CBDA) supported students in developing their ability to integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of CBDA in pediatric nursing education by establishing a CBD Model (CBDM) and examining the nursing students’ scores a…

The study explores the alignment between occupational competency assessment practices and strategies in Ethiopia, using a mixed-methods approach. It involved stakeholders at various levels, including deans, trainers, assessors, supervisors, directorates, and hotel and industry supervisors. Data was …