What is it about?
The vocational teacher's work placement periods give an opportunity to develop competence in professional theory and practice. They are a viable method for updating professional knowledge. The workshop utilized in this study provides versatile opportunities for co-operation benefiting both the educational institution and the working life.
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Why is it important?
A vocational teacher must be aware of working life in order to train a skilled workforce. The co-operation model that is presented in the study provides the basis for extensive cooperation between the educational institution and the working life.
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Dr Esa Virkkula
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
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This page is a summary of: In-Service Teachers’ Learning Through Integrating Theory and Practice, SAGE Open, October 2014, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/2158244014553399.
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