Factors promoting vocational students’ learning at work: study on student experiences

Developing social competence and other generic skills in teacher education: applying the model of integrative pedagogy

“…The scales that measure the pedagogical features of the university courses were developed and validated over a long period of time in previous studies in vocational education and training (e.g. Virtanen, Tynjälä and Collin 2009;Virtanen and Tynjälä 2008;Virtanen, Tynjälä, and Eteläpelto, 2014;Virtanen, Tynjälä, and Valkonen, 2005). However, this part of the instrument has not been utilized before in university courses.…”

Guiding workplace learning in vocational education and training: a literature review

“…Of the 18 articles, five saw guidance as involving conversations and discussions with others as well as reflection of one's learning (Filliettaz 2011;Smith 2000;Winters et al 2009;Wegener 2014;Virtanen et al 2014). Virtanen and Tynjälä (2008) define selfassessment as students evaluating their own performance.…”

“…Filliettaz (2011) describes more experienced workers giving systematic feedback to apprentices and thus inviting apprentices to engage in conversations. Winters et al (2009) and Virtanen et al (2014) also report on somewhat more formal training discussions that involve teachers from vocational institutes and that include discussions with experts about the meaning of students' experiences during studies. Winters et al (2009) however notes, that during the discussions involving students, teachers and workplace mentors, the potential to engage students in reflecting on their experiences was not utilised.…”

“…Thus, different kinds of practices, such as assistance from more experienced others and boundary crossing facilitate learning within and between the different contexts of education and work Bakker 2011, 2012;Griffiths and Guile 2003). Research has shown that close collaboration between students, workplaces and vocational institutions benefits learning (Savoie-Zajc and Dolbec 2003;Virtanen and Tynjälä 2008;Virtanen et al 2014).…”

Polytechnic engineering mathematics: assessing its relevance to the productivity of industries in Uganda

“…In engineering, mathematics is the language used to communicate parameters and models and optimize solutions (House and Street 2004). Mathematical skills and knowledge are a critical factor in the success of engineering students (Berry et al 2014;Virtanen et al 2014). Success in engineering is highly dependent on student ability to connect mathematics to engineering (Loch and Lamborn 2016).…”