Scope

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

 

1. TVET Policy, Systems, and Governance

National and international TVET policies

TVET governance, leadership, and management

Public–private partnerships in TVET

TVET financing, quality assurance, and accreditation

 

2. Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment in TVET

Competency-based education and training (CBET)

Curriculum design and alignment with industry needs

Teaching and learning strategies in vocational education

Assessment, certification, and micro-credentials

 

3. Industry Engagement and Workforce Development

Industry-driven training models

Work-based learning, apprenticeships, and internships

Skills development for employability and lifelong learning

Future skills, reskilling, and upskilling initiatives

 

4. Technology, Innovation, and Digitalisation in TVET

Digital learning, blended learning, and online TVET

Industry 4.0, AI, automation, and smart manufacturing in TVET

Educational technology and simulation-based training

Green skills and sustainable technologies

 

5. TVET Teachers, Trainers, and Professional Development

Teacher education and professional competencies

Trainer identity, motivation, and self-efficacy

Continuous professional development (CPD)

Leadership development in TVET institutions

 

6. Learners, Inclusion, and Social Impact

Student engagement, retention, and completion

TVET for marginalised and vulnerable groups

Inclusive TVET (gender, disability, equity, and access)

Career development, employability, and transitions to work

 

7. Comparative, International, and Future-oriented TVET Studies

Comparative and cross-country TVET research

Global trends and reforms in TVET

TVET responses to economic, technological, and social change

Future directions of vocational education and training