Hsiao, I.-C. and Baines, E. (2014) A lens comparison of Vocational Education and Training in the beauty sectors in Taiwan and the UK. In: The Asian Conference on Education 2013 – Official Conference Proceedings :. JPN: The International Academic Forum (IAFOR). pp. 505-519.
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| Abstract: | A number of studies have highlighted the importance of effective interaction between vocational education and industry in nurturing professionals. A common strategy is to build a partnership between industry and education to ensure that graduates meet the requirements of industry, in preparation for employment. Using a lens comparison approach, which provides the capability to draw on ethnographic experiences, this paper explores and compares the relationship between industry and vocational education in the beauty sectors of Taiwan and the UK. The overall method included observation, informal interviews and documentation analysis. Significant differences were found not only in culture and levels of vocational education structure, but also in the unified standard and levels of skill formation, which are key points in preparing graduates’ confidence and competence. In Taiwan, the lack of a body with responsibility for regulations, the overlapping levels in qualifications and ineffective communication between education and industry have led to beauty graduates lacking confidence in their ability, adversely impacting on their aspirations. Whereas, in the UK, based on a unified structure, the learners’ educational and working experiences are recognised by both education and industry. Findings from this study will be beneficial for curriculum design and individual career development in this field and may also form a broader concept for use in other fields. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Vocational Education and Training, Beauty, Industry, Competence |
| Creators: | Hsiao, I-Chun and Baines, Emily |
| Publisher: | The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) |
| Date: | 31 January 2014 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 505-519 |
| Title of Book: | The Asian Conference on Education 2013 – Official Conference Proceedings : |
| Event Title: | The Asian Conference on Education 2013 - Learning and Teaching in Changing Times |
| Event Dates: | 2013-10-24 - 2013-10-27 |
| Place of Publication: | JPN |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.22492/2186-5892.20130240 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/16880 |
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