EXPLODING MYTHS ABOUT VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Abstract
Ten "myths" or misunderstandings of the state of vocational education (VE) in Quebec are identified and debunked. lt is argued that VE in the province is poorly understood by both educators and potential students; it is claimed to enhance the employability of a broad range of students and is not provided only for "poor academic achievers". VE is proposed as a viable option for anyone who seeks occupationally oriented training. RÉSUMÉ L'auteur dénombre et démystifie dix fausses conceptions ou malentendus relatifs à l'état de la formation professionnelle de langue anglaise au Québec. Les éducateurs et les étudiants potentiels, soutient-on, ont une mauvaise compréhension de l'enseignement professionnel au Québec; cet enseignement améliorerait l'employabilité de nombreuses catégories d'étudiants et pas seulement celle des étudiants qui ont de mauvais résultats. La formation professionnel est présenté comme une option viable pour quiconque souhaite acquérir une formation à orientation professionnelle.Downloads
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1994-09-01
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Burke, N. (1994). EXPLODING MYTHS ABOUT VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. McGill Journal of Education / Revue Des Sciences De l’éducation De McGill, 29(003). Retrieved from https://mje.mcgill.ca/article/view/8189
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