VET and New Vocationalism - Education

V.E.T and New Vocationalism.

V.E.T. Refers to the work related study that is carried out mainly in school. Teaching indeviduals the specific skills they need to perform their role in the division of labour.

According to functionalists, V.E.T. teaches individuals the specific skills that they need to perform their role in the division of labour.

A labour prime minister in the 1970's said that Britain was facing a skills crisis. Pupils were leaving school…