Education + Training

Coffey, John

1992 Education + Training

doi: 10.1108/00400919210007494

Describes an aspect of the work on quality in open learningundertaken by the SATURN quality subgroup. Argues that a key to theachievement of quality in learning is the setting of clear expectationsof what is required, both of providers and users in learning contracts.Lists codes of practice for both providers and users and definesprovider and user groups. Discusses the use of the codes in developingan individual learning contract for the three stages in a learningcontractbefore, during and after.

Zakary, Bernard

1992 Education + Training

doi: 10.1108/00400919210007485

Provides an informed, personal view of the process by whicheducationindustry links evolve. Points to the culture of the players asa potential obstacle to meaningful dialogue, with particular referenceto teachers and to manufacturing industry, and calls for a greateropenness in establishing success criteria. Critically appraises thecontributions of the National Curriculum Council to the debate,suggesting that these are more likely to cloud the issues thancontribute to genuine partnership. An example from industry of apartnership policy in action is cited to demonstrate that openness aboutmotives need not mean switching off interest from schools. Calls for abroadening of the debate on educationindustry links in particular, inthe wake of the reforms of the 1988 Act.

CoulsonThomas, Colin J.

1992 Education + Training

doi: 10.1108/00400919210007502

Reports the key findings of a survey of major companies whichreveal a diversity of individual and corporate learning requirementswhich are difficult to address through public programmes. As companiesbuild differentiated corporate cultures they are finding it moredifficult to absorb general inputs or standardsolutions from outside. There are however opportunities forexternal partners to work with them in the identification and definitionof workplace based projects that would be both intrinsically importantand offer development opportunities.

Callear, Linda

1992 Education + Training

doi: 10.1108/00400919210007476

Contains findings of a study carried out to explore employersviews about TVEI schoolleavers and the impact of TVEI on theiremployability and career progression, and assesses TVEI schoolleaverswho moved into employment and training at the end of their time incompulsory education. A relatively smallscale study, the results arenot necessarily representative of TVEI as a whole though they areencouraging.

Breakwell, Glynis M.

1992 Education + Training

doi: 10.1108/00400919210007692

Reports the results of a survey of 3,600 1116 yearolds whichexplored the relationships between scientific knowledge and beliefs,attitudes towards science and scientists, and involvement, actual orprospective, in scientific activities. Describes the influences whichpredict whether young people will choose a job in science. Concludesthat it is important for policy makers to recognize the role of broadersociopolitical attitudes in determining job decisions. Furtheremphasizes the role of parental support and attitudes in shaping the jobdecisions of young people.

Kelmar, John H.

1992 Education + Training

doi: 10.1108/00400919210007511

The business plan is shown to be a useful approach to teaching theapplication of theoretical concepts to a student population who mustconfront the realities of the business world upon graduation. Thisconcept takes the latent entrepreneur through the rigours of a reallifeexercise, under the guidance of facilitators having a deft knowledge oftheory and practice. Examples show results which can be expected fromsuch an approach.