As teachers play a significant role as agents of change for the next generation, professionalization of TVET teachers and trainers as well as of TVET teacher educators is widely regarded as a crucial issue that affects the effectiveness and quality of any TVET system. Although many variables affect the success of education and training programmes, it is the nature of the interaction between teachers and/or trainers and those being taught that has the greatest impact on the outcomes achieved.
The qualification of skilled workers is a key issue for the competitiveness of economies all over the world, and the quality of teacher education is crucial in determining the skills of future workers. Current debates are focused on enhancing the relevance of TVET teacher education in a global economy while respecting regional, economic, social and cultural differences. Together with its partners, UNESCO-UNEVOC works on several of these important issues.
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 | 29 August 2018UNESCO-UNEVOC conducts Management Capacity Development Training in MalawiUNESCO-UNEVOC, in collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSA), conducted a capacity development programme for the Managers of TEVET Institutions in Malawi. This training was undertaken as part of the European Union-funded Malawi Skills and Technical Education Programme (STEP). ( more) |
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 | 26 March 2018UNESCO-UNEVOC at the UNESCO Mobile Learning Week 2018The UNESCO Mobile Learning Week kicks off on today at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Focusing on the theme of ‘Skills for a connected world’, the event will take a multifaceted approach to mainstreaming digital skills. As part of this event, UNESCO-UNEVOC will be conducting a workshop to explore the nexus of skills, technology and pedagogy. ( more) |
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 | 6 December 2017Mainstreaming Entrepreneurial Skills in TVET: Engaging key global stakeholders UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre and DUOC UC – a UNEVOC Centre in Chile, together with UNESCO’s Youth, Literacy and Skills Development Section, and UNESCO Santiago, are organizing an Experts Consultation Meeting on mainstreaming entrepreneurial skills in TVET. This meeting is underway in Santiago from 5-7 December 2017, with the discussions involving various UNEVOC Centres and other key stakeholders. ( more) |
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 | 4 September 2017Preparing vocational teachers in India for the 21st CenturyOn July 5th 2017, The Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE) celebrated its Fundation Day. On this occasion, a seminar was organised to: provide insights on the emerging trends and developments in Vocational teacher development; examine issues and challenges in upskilling vocational teachers in the 21st century; share good practices and approaches for upskilling vocational teachers in the 21st cenutry within VET system. The seminar was attended by an audience of academics, practitioners and students. ( more) |
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 | 5 October 2015Celebrate World Teachers' Day!Join us in celebrating World Teachers' Day on the 5th of October! The day recognises the important role teachers play in education and this year’s event highlights the need to empower teachers to contribute to building sustainable societies. ( more) |
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 | 25 October 2014Quality requirements for teaching and learning in the EUCedefop, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Education and Training in the European Union, organized an expert workshop on quality requirements for new forms and contexts of teaching and learning in the EU. ( more) |
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 | 5 May 2014Virtual conference on vocational pedagogyUNESCO-UNEVOC organized a virtual conference from 12 to 26 May 2014 on the UNEVOC e-Forum. Moderated by Professor Bill Lucas, the virtual conference explored what vocational pedagogy is, why it matters and how we can put it into practice. ( more) |
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 | 21 March 2014UNESCO-UNEVOC at Global Education and Skills ForumThe second annual Global Education and Skills Forum was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 14 to 17 March 2014. Organized by UNESCO and the UAE Ministry of Education, GEMS Education, the Varkey GEMS Foundation and Dubai Cares the forum aimed at providing a platform for exchange between representatives of government, leading non-governmental organizations and business. ( more) |
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 | 15 November 2012TVET as the key to sustainable developmentOn Day 1 of the International Forum on the role of the UNEVOC Network in transforming TVET for a sustainable future, over 100 delegates from over 50 countries gathered to share their knowledge and commitment to TVET development worldwide. ( more) |
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 | 3 December 2009Asia-Pacific meeting on TVET teacher education for sustainable development ( more) |
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 | 1 December 2009Developing Capacity of TVET Teacher Educators in Asia ( more) |
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 | 4 June 20093rd African UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Summit at eLearning Africa 2009 ( more) |
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 | 12 April 2009UNEVOC sub-regional seminar / workshop in Luangprabang, Lao PDR ( more) |
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 | 23 October 2018Just Published: Updated Country Profiles We are pleased to announce the publication of a new batch of TVET Country Profiles. These profiles provide an overview of the TVET ecosystem in each country including the learning pathways, key policy documents, governance and financing mechanisms, qualification and quality assurance systems, and ongoing reforms. ( more) |
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 | 1 November 2011New publication: Initiatives to foster Chinese TVET and TVET Teacher TrainingChina has been experiencing rapid economic development and the nature of work has also been changing. Its VET system needs to prepare students for new labour markets. This has changed the role of vocational teachers. This report examines the needs of the VET system in China and the implications for VET teachers, students and the governance of the system. ( more) |
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 | 14 November 2007Learning and Teaching for the Twenty-first Century ( more) |
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 | 24 August 2007"Approaches to Action Learning in TVET" ( more) |
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 | 24 May 2007"Intl. Perspectives on Teachers and Lecturers in TVE" ( more) |
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 | 6 September 2006“The Bologna Declaration and Emerging Models of TVET Teacher Training in Germany” ( more) |
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