All Outputs (13)

Theorising VET without 'VET theory'? Foundations and fragmentation of Anglophone VET research (2023)
Journal Article
Esmond, B., & Wedekind, V. (2023). Theorising VET without 'VET theory'? Foundations and fragmentation of Anglophone VET research. bwp@ Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik - online, Spezial (19), 1-28

Whilst VET in German-speaking countries and its research base are well-known internationally, its theoretical foundations are not shared in countries where VET emerged later and has undergone more circuitous forms of theorisation. The significance of... Read More about Theorising VET without 'VET theory'? Foundations and fragmentation of Anglophone VET research.

Vocational Teachers as Mediators in Complex Ecosystems (2023)
Book Chapter
Russon, J.-A., & Wedekind, V. (2023). Vocational Teachers as Mediators in Complex Ecosystems. In Transitioning Vocational Education and Training in Africa: A Social Skills Ecosystem Perspective (97-117). Bristol: Bristol University Press. https://doi.org/10.51952/9781529224658.ch006

Vocational teachers are at the centre of complex social ecosystems, albeit often without adequate resources and recognition. The skills ecosystem literature to date does not engage with the concept of vocational teachers and their role, positionality... Read More about Vocational Teachers as Mediators in Complex Ecosystems.

Curriculum reform in agricultural vocational education and training in Zimbabwe: Implementation challenges and possibilities (2022)
Journal Article
Muwaniki, C., McGrath, S., Manzeke-Kangara, M. G., Wedekind, V., & Chamboko, T. (2022). Curriculum reform in agricultural vocational education and training in Zimbabwe: Implementation challenges and possibilities. Journal of Vocational, Adult and Continuing Education and Training, 5(1), 94-115. https://doi.org/10.14426/jovacet.v5i1.248

There is a need for the agricultural technical vocational education and training curriculum in Zimbabwe to be reformed so that it can respond to changes in farmer demographics, the expanding roles of agricultural extension officers (AEOs), changes in... Read More about Curriculum reform in agricultural vocational education and training in Zimbabwe: Implementation challenges and possibilities.

Conceptualising Regional Skills Ecosystems: Reflections on Four African Cases (2021)
Journal Article
Wedekind, V., Russon, J.-A., Ramsarup, P., Monk, D., Metelerkamp, L., & McGrath, S. (2021). Conceptualising Regional Skills Ecosystems: Reflections on Four African Cases. International Journal of Training and Development, 25(4), 347-362. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijtd.12251

In this article we address the debate on regional skills formation systems in Africa. We draw on the social ecosystems model (SEM) developed by Hodgson and Spours to analyse data from four case studies that reflect the complexities of African economi... Read More about Conceptualising Regional Skills Ecosystems: Reflections on Four African Cases.

Targets, TVET and Transformation (2020)
Book Chapter
Allais, S., & Wedekind, V. (2020). Targets, TVET and Transformation. In A. Wulff (Ed.), Grading Goal Four: Tensions, Threats, and Opportunities in the Sustainable Development Goal on Quality Education (322-338). Brill | Sense. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004430365_015

Curriculum responsiveness and student employability: An institutional analysis (2019)
Book Chapter
Wedekind, V. (2019). Curriculum responsiveness and student employability: An institutional analysis. In Skills for the future: new research perspectives (79-90). Cape Town: HSRC Press

Education organisations are under constant pressure from policy-makers, political actors and the public to make their programmes responsive to the needs of the economy and society. In contexts of social change and where broader economic and societal... Read More about Curriculum responsiveness and student employability: An institutional analysis.

The Idealisation of Apprenticeship (2018)
Book Chapter
Wedekind, V. (2018). The Idealisation of Apprenticeship. In S. Allais, & Y. Shalem (Eds.), Knowledge, Curriculum and Preparation for Work (104-126). Brill. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004365407_007

Higher education responsiveness through partnerships with industry: The case of a university of technology programme (2016)
Journal Article

In the context of mid-level skills shortages and the promotion of industry–education partnerships, this article examines the case of a longstanding partnership between the pulp and paper industry and a university of technology. The partnership result... Read More about Higher education responsiveness through partnerships with industry: The case of a university of technology programme.

Employability and Curriculum Responsiveness in Post-School Education and Training (2016)
Report
Wedekind, V., & Mutereko, S. (2016). Employability and Curriculum Responsiveness in Post-School Education and Training. Labour Market Intelligence Partnership and DHET

Work integrated learning for engineering qualifications: a spanner in the works? (2015)
Journal Article

COMET Südafrika (2015)
Book Chapter
Hauschildt, U., Wedekind, V., Brown, H., & Heinnemann, L. (2015). COMET Südafrika. In M. Fischer, F. Rauner, & Z. Zao (Eds.), Kompetenzdiagnostik in der beruflichen Bildung: Methoden zum Erfassen und Entwickeln beruflicher KompetenzLIT Verlag

Going Around in Circles: Employability, Responsiveness, and the Reform of the College Sector (2014)
Book Chapter
Wedekind, V. (2014). Going Around in Circles: Employability, Responsiveness, and the Reform of the College Sector. In S. Vally, & E. Motala (Eds.), Education, Economy and SocietyPretoria: UNISA Press

Political change, social integration and curriculum: a South African case study (1996)
Journal Article
Wedekind, V., Lubisi, C., Harley, K., & Gultig, J. (1996). Political change, social integration and curriculum: a South African case study. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 28(4), 419-436. https://doi.org/10.1080/0022027980280403