Conference paper 2025

Comparison of teaching high-school electronics in Greece and UK

EEITE 2025 - 6th International Conference in Electronic Engineering and Information Technology
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This study presents a comparative analysis of secondary electronics education in the United Kingdom and Greece, focusing on pedagogical approaches, curriculum structure, practical training, and career pathways. The UK offers a well-established and integrated Design and Technology curriculum emphasizing theoretical knowledge, practical laboratory work, and industry-aligned apprenticeships, supported by advanced resources such as CAD/CAM and strong STEAM integration. Conversely, Greece's electronics education is less structured, with limited practical exposure, fewer resources, and constrained access to vocational programs, particularly outside urban centers. Economic and infrastructural challenges affect Greece's capacity to foster innovation and professional opportunities domestically, leading to a high emigration rate of electronics graduates. The UK's comprehensive framework better supports student development, professional recognition, and alignment with industry demands. The findings underline the importance of practical experience, resource availability, and structured vocational pathways in enhancing electronics education and subsequent career prospects. © 2025 IEEE.

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Vocational education Higher education STEM Apprenticeships Pedagogical approaches United Kingdom Greece Career Opportunities Curriculum Comparison Educational Resources Electronics Teaching Secondary Electronics Education

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E-learning Employment Teaching Professional aspects Curricula Engineering education High educations apprenticeship Apprentices Education computing Vocational education United Kingdom Pedagogical approach Computer aided design STEM Career opportunities Greece Computer aided engineering Electronics industry Potassium alloys Curriculum comparison Educational resource Electronic education Electronic teaching Secondary electronic education
Author Affiliations
Department of Electronics Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Department of Electronics Engineering, School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Athens, Greece
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1 Eurydice National Education Systems Greece European Commission, (2023)
2 National Education Systems, (2023)
3 Design and Technology Programmes of Study, (2022)
4 Vocational Education and Training in France, (2022)
5 Curriculum for Secondary Education, (2021)
6 Apprenticeship Year Guidelines and Requirements, (2023)
7 Skills for the Future Workforce, (2022)
8 Stem Programs in Secondary Schools, (2023)
9 Panhellenic Examination Guide, (2023)
10 Int J Technol Des Educ, (2009)
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