Historically, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) was seen as a way of preparing a work force for industry then as a means to improve the formation of human capital and increase productivity and employment and more recently as a tool to enhance human development. Today, globalisation, liberalization, competition, structural change in economies, rapid technological change, new forms of work organization, and many other social and economic factors are creating a new context for education and training. Technical and vocational education for the 21st century must provide skilled workers, enhance skill levels continuously, meet the needs of new industries and production patterns, help overcome unemployment and social exclusion, cope with the requirements of the service sector, and deal with the special problems of transition economies. The present book assesses the developments and challenges in the field of TVET in the context of globalisation. Its emphasis is on the integrated development of the whole person within the context of lifelong learning and TVET, in preparation for life and the world of work. It is designed for educators, trainers, policy makers, teachers and students in the field of TVET.
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