Competence-oriented instruction in vocational education in Austria: An empirical comparison between two instructional approaches

Authors

Peter Slepcevic-Zach, Ph.D., Univeristy of Graz, Graz, AustriaFollow
Sigrid Wimmer, University of GrazFollow
Michaela Stock, University of GrazFollow
Manuela Paechter, University of GrazFollow

Abstract

A distinct feature of the Austrian education system is its differentiation of programs in vocational education. Among these programs, the dual education system has a long tradition: Students undergo an apprenticeship in a company while also attending a vocational school in part-time. More than other forms of education, this combination of on-the-job training at the work place and instruction in vocational school requires constant adaptation to economic requirements.
Against this background, a new instructional approach, so called areas of learning with a focus on competence were introduced in the vocational school Eisenstadt in the year 2010. The introduction of this approach offered an opportunity for comparing it with a “traditional” subject-oriented approach. Results of the comparison will be presented and discussed in this article.

Recommended Citation

Slepcevic-Zach, Ph.D., Peter; Wimmer, Sigrid; Stock, Michaela; and Paechter, Manuela (2015) "Competence-oriented instruction in vocational education in Austria: An empirical comparison between two instructional approaches," International Journal for Business Education: Vol. 155: No. 1, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30707/IJBE155.1.1648133093.359244
Available at: https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/ijbe/vol155/iss1/1