Pedagogical practices of vocational education and training in Vietnam

This thesis investigates the pedagogical practices of vocational education and training (VET) in Vietnam, at a time of significant economic and educational reforms. As Vietnam moves to engage more fully with the global economy, VET policies, which enhance the skills of the workforce, have become a key focus of government policies and initiatives. In this context, the study of the pedagogical practices of three different sites of vocational education practice - a Vietnamese government vocational college, a foreign-funded vocational college, and a Family Workshop - contributes significant new knowledge to the field of vocational education and training in Vietnam. Using a qualitative methodology, data was collected through document analysis, observations in classrooms and at workshops, and in-depth interviews with participants including leaders, Masters, teachers, skilled workers and learners.