Integrative Learning of Theory and Practice: Exploration, Conceptualisation and Description in the Context of Chemical Process Technology

This book explores the integrative learning of theory and practice (ILTP) in TVET, focusing on qualitative changes in reasoning chains between theoretical and practical considerations. It introduces a novel inferentialist framework and provides evidence-based guidelines for instructional design in T-VET.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book delves into the intricate realm of integrating theory and practice in education, addressing a critical gap in the field that has gone unnoticed until now. It presents a fresh perspective on the theory-practice integration, backed by comprehensive conceptual and empirical research. The conceptualization of integrative learning draws upon psychological insights into epistemological beliefs in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and philosophical aspects of social reasoning. Within this inferentialist, non-dualistic epistemological framework, theory and practice are distinguished not by their inherent nature but rather by their different roles in reasoning. Specifically, integrative learning is portrayed as qualitative transformations in the chains of reasoning that connect theoretical and practical considerations.

This groundbreaking work makes a significant contribution to educational research by offering a novel operationalization of the inferentialist framework. Furthermore, it provides valuable insights and practical guidelines for practitioners involved in instructional design in TVET. The empirical investigations conducted involved in-depth qualitative research methods and were carried out at a micro-level of instruction within alternating school-based and work-based programmes in the field of Chemicals Processing Technology (CPT).

By exploring the intricacies of integrative learning, this book sheds light on the transformative power of combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills in TVET. It underscores the importance of fostering a holistic and integrated approach to education, enabling students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts and achieve success in their chosen fields. The findings and recommendations presented in this book have the potential to revolutionize the way TVET is taught and practiced, leading to improved outcomes and greater employability for students.

Weight: 355g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030927721
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022