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Education, work and the economy
New Vocationalism
Your task…Working in pairs/small groups, please write
down everything that you know about ‘vocational’ education.
This might include the types of vocational subjects that you have taken, or the range that is offered by St Vincent College.
You are welcome to use the LRC in order to find information (you could even use the course leaflets that are available near reception).
New Vocationalism
At various times since WW II the issue of whether education is providing the right types of skills for the workplace has come under scrutiny.
At various times since WW II the issue of whether education is providing the right types of skills for the workplace has come under scrutiny.
Many 16 year olds were ill equipped for work
At Higher educational level many were shunning areas like engineering and manufacturing
Britain was seen to be at a disadvantage with other countries
Vocational qualifications such as BTEC and City & Guilds were seen as lower status qualifications - and were more for post 16 students
New Vocationalism This argument emerged again strongly in the 1980’s
This argument emerged again strongly in the 1980’s
New Vocationalism
Many felt that education had been in the hands of liberalists for too long and the emphasis on academic qualifications was crippling the economy.
Many felt that education had been in the hands of liberalists for too long and the emphasis on academic qualifications was crippling the economy.
New Vocationalism
Vocational Education refers to industry related studies at school and college.
Vocational training refers to training in work or work-like situations.
Vocational Education refers to industry related studies at school and college.
Vocational training refers to training in work or work-like situations.
GNVQ’s were introduced – now named Vocational A levels
NVQ’s were introduced usually for those in work to attend on day release etc
Curriculum 2000 brought the AS/A2 levels which are meant to be easily combined with vocational A levels
New Vocationalism
Examples of Vocational education
Most white MC kids follow traditional academic routes.
Vocational studies are dominated by WC and ethnic minorities.
New Vocationalism
Examples of Vocational education
1983 YTS (Youth Training Scheme) to give school leavers some ‘on the job training’.
1990 YT (Youth Training) replaced YTS –more flexible.
1997 New Deal – all under 25’s receiving benefits were required to take up a subsidised job /voluntary work or full time education/training/
New VocationalismExamples of Vocational Training
It provides cheap labour.
Keeps wages low for young workers.
Reduces politically embarrassing unemployment stats.
Removes young from the streets and therefore reduces crime.
New VocationalismCriticisms Of New Vocationalism
New VocationalismCriticisms Of New Vocationalism
Phil Cohen 1984 - the real purpose of New Vocationalism is social control. To create good behaviour and discipline rather than work. Young people who refuse to take part are ‘punished’ by having benefits withdrawn.
Phil Cohen 1984 - the real purpose of New Vocationalism is social control. To create good behaviour and discipline rather than work. Young people who refuse to take part are ‘punished’ by having benefits withdrawn.
The sorts of skills taught are only useful for low pay insecure jobs.
Employers abuse the system by treating it as a source of cheap labour.
Few schemes develop into full time jobs
New VocationalismCriticisms Of New Vocationalism
Low Skills
NV just carries on the inequalities of the education system.
NV courses and schemes are heavily populated by WC kids and ethnic minorities.
Sex stereotyping is reinforced by NV schemes – girls are often channelled into retail and hairdressing .
New VocationalismCriticisms Of New Vocationalism
Inequalities continue
14-19 AgendaTomlinson Review (2004)
Seeks to end the vocational/academic divide.
Include a range of specialised and ‘open’ diplomas.
Very ‘New Labour’!
