Transitioning Vocational Education and Training in Africa: A Social Skills Ecosystem Perspective

The book explores the multiple ways in which people learn to have better livelihoods, offering new insights and ways of thinking about vocational education and training in Africa and beyond.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.
The transition to more just and sustainable development necessitates significant transformation across various domains, particularly within the intersection of learning and work. This book presents a comprehensive perspective on vocational education and training, extending beyond the limited scope of much of the existing literature and policy discourse. Through case studies in rural and urban contexts in Uganda and South Africa, the book provides a fresh lens through which to examine this issue by exploring diverse pathways for individuals to enhance their livelihoods. Notably, it delves into informal online learning, within farmers' groups, and in both public and private educational institutions. By offering novel insights and alternative perspectives on this field, the book highlights significant implications for theory, policy, and practice in Africa and beyond. EPDF and EPUB versions of the book are available for open access under the CC-BY-NC-ND licence.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529224634