The Use of e-Learning in Vocational Education and Training (VET): Systematization of Existing Theoretical Approaches

Abstract

Vocational education and training (VET) has been facing a lot of challenges lately in the context of geostrategic forces that are shaping our world. Recent technological changes, combined with shifts in global economic power, accelerating urbanization, and demographic changes have put pressure on the VET to become more responsive to the needs of the labour market and society. E-learning has been seen as an effective way of improving the quality of teaching and learning in VET schools due to its various forms. Nevertheless, there has been some disagreement in the litearture on the advantages and disadvantages of the use of of e-learning in VET. Besides, some studies recently reported a decline in enthusiasm about the effects of e-learning in companies. In order to closely examine the effects of e-learning in VET, we conduct a literature review. We then carry out a discussion of the pros and cons with the aim of developing suggestions for the better use of e-learning in VET. The results of the litearture review show that learners and providers of e-learning benefit from it in different ways. In order to minimise the risks involved in using e-learning, a mixture of online and face-to-face events could be used, and adjusted pedagogical concepts should be designed and developed explicitly for e-learning.

The Reality of Using E-Learning Applications in Vocational Education Courses During COVID 19 Crisis from the Vocational Education Teachers’ Perceptive in Jordan

“…That is attributed to the students' poor financial situation or the incapability of the parent to provide the students with the resources required for the VE course due to the curfew. The latter result is consistent with the result concluded by Belaya (2018) and Brolpito et al (2016).…”

“…The use of new media in VET offers great opportunities in terms of improving the quality of education and reducing costs, but presents major challenges to all stakeholders (Belaya, 2018). In the light of the aforementioned information, the present study aimed to explore the reality of using E-Learning applications in vocational education courses during COVID 19 crisis in Jordan from the perspective of vocational education teachers.…”

“…Based on such a review, it was found that e-learning is beneficial for learners. Belaya (2018) suggests that maximizing the pros associated with e-learning, an online learning approach must be combined with face-to-face learning approach.…”

“…Several studies shed a light on adopting an e-learning approach for delivering vocational education and the challenges associated with that. Such studies include: the ones conducted by Belaya (2018); Gutierrez et al Contrary to the aforementioned studies, the present study aimed to explore the reality of using E-Learning applications in vocational education courses during COVID 19 crisis in Jordan from the perspective of vocational education teachers.…”

“…There is a debate among scholars about the advantages and disadvantages of e-learning in such schools. Besides, some studies recently reported a decline in the outcomes gained from e-learning (Belaya, 2018). Arh et al (2009) found that investment in computers and Vocational Education and Training (VET) is needed.…”