Central final examinations in vocational education and training – a plea

Coverbild: BWP 6/2019
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Issue/Year (Volume) 6/2019 (48)
Page(s) 11-15
Language(s)
    englisch

Whereas endeavours to centralise examinations are becoming apparent in general education in the wake of considerations regarding fairness and quality, the VET sector is currently discussing greater decentralisation. Against this background, the article discusses points of criticism regarding central final examinations and contrasts these with the benefits. The status of research ultimately suggests that the current examination offers a substantial degree of plausibility. Nevertheless, development prospects are opening up, and the article concludes by highlighting these.

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BWP citation style
Deutscher, V.; Winther, E.: Central final examinations in vocational education and training – a plea. In: BWP 48 (2019) 6, S. 11-15. URL: https://www.bwp-zeitschrift.de/dienst/publikationen/en/10770
APA citation style
Deutscher, V. & Winther, E. (2019). Central final examinations in vocational education and training – a plea. Bonn: Franz Steiner Verlag

Overview

The Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training is an independent federal institution established under public law.