Vocational Studies, Lifelong Learning and Social Values: Investigating Education, Training and NVQs under the New Deal »

Lifelong learning is the slogan with which the Labour Government has chosen to publicize and popularize its values and policies for post-16 education and training under the new administration. Dr. Hyland's book subjects New Labour policy- particularly developments surrounding the University for Industry and the New Deal- to searching scrutiny and offers a number recommendations designed to upgrade vocational education and training (VET).

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Subjects New Labor policy on lifelong learning, particularly developments surrounding the University for Industry and the New Deal, to critical scrutiny and offers recommendations designed to upgrade vocational education and training. Argues for a move towards a unified curriculum in the post-school sector, and contends that all vocational learning needs to be underpinned by a common core of knowledge and in a values foundation which emphasizes social justice and community interests. The author is affiliated with the University of Warwick. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)