VETNET research community

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VETNET research community

• 2005 Dublin round
• Some analysis
• Ludger Deitmer

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Networking function of VETNET

• Boundary crossing dialogue on Research in and on
  VET
• Effects/ results from RD initiatives projects
• Exchange tools and instruments
• Support mutual understanding in terms of
  coherente diversity and connective
  specialisation
• Learning from the neighbouring methodological
  concepts
• Platform for networking the networks by
  incorporating the work of European and national
  initiatives into to wider reflection on VET
  research
• Explore the ground for new RD initiatives

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Distribution of conference instruments
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2005 VETNET Contributors and their country orign
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23 Actual thematic sessions papers, workshops ,
round tables and symposia for VETNET // ECER,
Dublin 2005

• Work Based Learning
• Education and Training in England and Wales
• Issues in the Reform of VET Curricula
• The Reform of VET Policies for Social Integration
• Action Research for Regional Development
• Change Policy in European VET
• Knowledge Development and Learning
• Work Related Learning and CVT
• Work Related Learning and the Curriculum
• Trends in the Assessment of Work and Learning
• Knowledge Development in the Field of VET
• E-Learning in Networks
• Apprenticeship Training and Linking Education and
  Work

• The "Learning Region" - A Framework for VET?
• Transition from School to Work
• Fundamental Values Underpinning VET Policies
• Professional / Vocational Identity and Personal
  Knowledge
• Competence Development and Self-Emancipation
• Relationship between Learning Theories and
  Learning Practices
• European and National Research Networks How to
  Stimulate Community Development?"
• Skill Development and Learning Strategies
• Learning, Work and Identity Challenges for the
  Construction of a Professional Self
• VET Professionals Training the Trainers

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Geo tracking countries / continents on VETNET
homepage http//www.vet-research.net/ (August
2005 from 70 countries)
 
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Challenges

• How do we come from common conference platform to
  broader visibility and a stronger public role in
  promoting the European innovation agenda?
• Can VET to be a potential contributor to VET
  related policy on the future developments of VET
  in Europe?
• How to develop the virtual support of the web
  page of VETNET further?
• How can we make clear that VET debate lives very
  much on active research and therefore requires
  relevant programme addresses?
• Does VET develop towards a cohesive body of
  knowledge or can it be understood as dispersed
  terrain for various interest groups, areas and
  research approaches?