Although most secondary school systems maintain a distinction between academic and vocational education, to vocationalize or not to vocationalize the secondary school has been a persistent question in many educational systems, especially in developing countries (Holsinger & Cowell, 2000; Lauglo & Maclean, 2006; Psacharopoulos, 1987). On the one hand, from a developmental perspective, the advocates of vocational secondary education perceive it as a way to develop human capital for economic development
Worldwide, education, specifically in high schools, varies depending on the location. Some schools focus on a vocational education, which helps students learn in relation to a particular career, while others may focus on liberal arts, which emphasizes the importance of core subjects. Each has their own unique pros and cons, but a vocational education proves to be more effective in preparing students for the future, providing them with more opportunities, hands on experiences, and a direct path to
students, sitting down in class and having to study is not an ideal way to get further their education after high school. Vocational and trade schools offer students a hands on learning experience. Vocational and trade schools will offer students a certification or degree in a wide range of work fields, such as machinery, carpenters, electricians, and many more. “Vocational or technical school programs
Some schools offer programs that allow high school students to graduate in three years rather than four years. There are several alternatives available for students who would like to graduate in three years rather than the additional four years. Students could go straight into work or military if they decided to only attend high school for three years. Going to vocational school has helped students around my area to graduate a year early. I agree on this topic because some students already have their
Why Vocational School May Be A Good Option If You Need A New Career If you're working in a job with low pay and little chance for advancement, then you should consider going back to school so you can broaden your options. It may be scary to think about devoting four years to college considering the time and money you have to invest, but there may be a better option. You could go to a vocational school and learn a new trade in two years or less. Here's why vocational school is such a good idea.
students fix the problems in our school. The peeling paint, the weekly toilet problems, constant technology problems, the list could go on with things wrong in our school. Being the vice president of the senior class I thought bringing in a list of items that had malfunctioned in our school in at least the past year would help my argument; it did not. Most of the students could fix these problems in my school. The whole point of going to a vocational high school was to be prepared for a job
Analysis of Charles Murray’s “What’s Wrong With Vocational School?” Charles Murray is writing to The Wall Street Journal, which is a huge and very diverse audience to whom to present such a controversial argument. The point Murray is trying to make is that vocational schools are more effective and logical courses of action for young people entering the job market than is the conventional 4-year-university track. In championing the cause of vocational schools over college, Murray uses logos, appeals to
encouraged to attend. However, not everyone believes this is a benefit to society. Political scientist, Charles Murray, voices his controversial opinions in his paper entitled, What’s Wrong With Vocational School?. Murray argues the merits of non-traditional post-secondary education, such as vocational schools and technical colleges, while simultaneously condemning the results of the “false premium” placed on a college degree. He believes that due to the stigma surrounding tradesmen, many people are
to me. The reading was "The Return of Vocational High Schools: Career Path or Kiss of Death" by Allie Bidwell. In this she talks about career and technical schools, otherwise known as vocational schools. In the article, she mentions, "… it's not enough for students to get an education past high school- they also must have the skills needed for in-demand jobs"(Bidwell). This article relates to me deeply because last year I went to a career and technical school to further my education in the nursing
the lowest graduation rate in the country? If there were more vocational schools, which were offered at a lower cost, maybe this rate would be higher. Even just vocational programs in public high schools would greatly improve the graduation rate. Students who are not engaged in the normal curriculum would have the opportunity to take classes that interest them in the field of study they choose. Elko County should build vocational schools for students who know what career they want to pursue, because