Antje Barabasch
Biographic Data
| ID | 5139411 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Antje Barabasch |
| GIVEN NAMES | Antje |
| FAMILY NAME | Barabasch |
| SIGNATURE | BARABASCH A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training SFUVET |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1101-2651 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Facets of creative potential in selected occupational fields
Today, creativity is considered a success factor in many occupational fields and a core competence of the 21st century. In vocational education and training (VET), creativity is defined as problem-solving ability and ascribed to the transversal competences. Creativity is always context-dependent in terms of the work environment and specific demands of an occupation. To implement creativity didactically in the classroom and in the workplace, it is…
Negotiating new professional roles in retail’s workplace learning. Applying the negotiative theory of roles to a VET context
This study understands workplace learning as a social phenomenon and explores ways of how to successfully respond to industrial transformation out of a role-related perspective. The focus is on interactions of social actors in the process of structural change and economic adaptation. The goal of this inductive case study is to explore how 26 actors involved in workplace learning of one of the largest Swiss retailers, perceive, negotiate, and enac…
Coaching to support apprentice’s ability to manage their own (further) competence development
In vocational education and training, coaching can be used to support apprentices’ ability to manage their own (further) competence development ‘on the job’. This is largely requested among employees at workplaces in internationally competitive sectors of the economy which require of their workforce a great deal of flexibility and learning ability. So far, little is known about coaching practices in vocational education and training. The aim of t…
Promoting Resilience with new Learning Cultures. Perception, Negotiation, Normalisation, and Enactment of Change in Workplace Learning
Technological, social, and economic changes challenge workers’ resilience at many levels. Innovative learning cultures have the potential to accommodate industry’s skills expectations with workers need for new forms of workplace learning. This study explores the role of learning cultures as (1) moderators between stability and change, (2) indicators for promoting resilience in VET, and (3) generators for new ideas and innovative approaches in VET…
Reconstructing policy transfer in adult and vocational education and training
The article contributes to the understanding of educational policy transfer with a particular focus on VET and labour-market related training. A review of VET policy transfer literature is followed by a description of travelling VET reforms in adult and vocational education and training around the globe. Historical foundations of VET policy transfer are described with an emphasis on lending and borrowing from the global North to the global South.…
Focal points of VET teacher training
With their work at the interface between the education system and labour market, VET teachers contribute to the efficacy and quality of the future workforce. This article compares the structures of teacher education in the framework of vocational education and training (VET) in the United States and in Switzerland and aims to contribute to the international understanding of VET teacher training. The insight into two different ways of preparing VE…
The narrative approach in research and its use for policy advice
Recent developments in Europe show that policymakers acknowledge the role of qualitative research in evidence building. A number of qualitative research studies, including narrative inquiry, have been contracted out to gather information into selected policy issues. The management of career transitions and lifelong learning has become a focus of research and policy interest in many countries. Based on the findings of two Cedefop studies, which in…
Multi-level policy transfer in Turkey and its impact on the development of the vocational education and training (VET) sector
In its attempt to become a member of the European Union (EU), Turkey is challenged to upgrade its workforce to keep up with economic developments and improve the living conditions in the country. Multiple policy players on global, European and transnational levels are assisting in reforming Turkey's vocational education and training (VET) sector. Based on the analysis of policy papers, the policy transfer processes that are taking place at these …
Teacher preparation for vocational education and training in Germany
Germany's vocational education and training (VET) and corresponding teacher-education programmes are known worldwide for their integrated framework. Government legislation unifies companies, unions and vocational schools, and specifies the education and training required for students as well as vocational teachers. Changing from the Diplom programme model to the Anglophone Bachelor and Masters degree model has raised concerns for VET teacher prep…
Planned policy transfer
In the realm of reconfiguring Chinese vocational education and training (VET) the country is collaborating with Germany which provides guidance and support for the development of a dual system in China. The article outlines the circumstances that need to be considered in such a policy transfer and possible scenarios for the development of a modern VET system. The VET systems in both countries are explained and compared before the authors examine …
Planned policy transfer
In the realm of reconfiguring Chinese vocational education and training (VET) the country is collaborating with Germany which provides guidance and support for the development of a dual system in China. The article outlines the circumstances that need to be considered in such a policy transfer and possible scenarios for the development of a modern VET system. The VET systems in both countries are explained and compared before the authors examine …
Multi-level policy transfer in Turkey and its impact on the development of the vocational education and training (VET) sector
In its attempt to become a member of the European Union (EU), Turkey is challenged to upgrade its workforce to keep up with economic developments and improve the living conditions in the country. Multiple policy players on global, European and transnational levels are assisting in reforming Turkey's vocational education and training (VET) sector. Based on the analysis of policy papers, the policy transfer processes that are taking place at these …
Teacher preparation for vocational education and training in Germany
Germany's vocational education and training (VET) and corresponding teacher-education programmes are known worldwide for their integrated framework. Government legislation unifies companies, unions and vocational schools, and specifies the education and training required for students as well as vocational teachers. Changing from the Diplom programme model to the Anglophone Bachelor and Masters degree model has raised concerns for VET teacher prep…
Planned policy transfer
In the realm of reconfiguring Chinese vocational education and training (VET) the country is collaborating with Germany which provides guidance and support for the development of a dual system in China. The article outlines the circumstances that need to be considered in such a policy transfer and possible scenarios for the development of a modern VET system. The VET systems in both countries are explained and compared before the authors examine …
Multi-level policy transfer in Turkey and its impact on the development of the vocational education and training (VET) sector
In its attempt to become a member of the European Union (EU), Turkey is challenged to upgrade its workforce to keep up with economic developments and improve the living conditions in the country. Multiple policy players on global, European and transnational levels are assisting in reforming Turkey's vocational education and training (VET) sector. Based on the analysis of policy papers, the policy transfer processes that are taking place at these …
Teacher preparation for vocational education and training in Germany
Germany's vocational education and training (VET) and corresponding teacher-education programmes are known worldwide for their integrated framework. Government legislation unifies companies, unions and vocational schools, and specifies the education and training required for students as well as vocational teachers. Changing from the Diplom programme model to the Anglophone Bachelor and Masters degree model has raised concerns for VET teacher prep…
The narrative approach in research and its use for policy advice
Recent developments in Europe show that policymakers acknowledge the role of qualitative research in evidence building. A number of qualitative research studies, including narrative inquiry, have been contracted out to gather information into selected policy issues. The management of career transitions and lifelong learning has become a focus of research and policy interest in many countries. Based on the findings of two Cedefop studies, which in…
Focal points of VET teacher training
With their work at the interface between the education system and labour market, VET teachers contribute to the efficacy and quality of the future workforce. This article compares the structures of teacher education in the framework of vocational education and training (VET) in the United States and in Switzerland and aims to contribute to the international understanding of VET teacher training. The insight into two different ways of preparing VE…
Reconstructing policy transfer in adult and vocational education and training
The article contributes to the understanding of educational policy transfer with a particular focus on VET and labour-market related training. A review of VET policy transfer literature is followed by a description of travelling VET reforms in adult and vocational education and training around the globe. Historical foundations of VET policy transfer are described with an emphasis on lending and borrowing from the global North to the global South.…
Coaching to support apprentice’s ability to manage their own (further) competence development
In vocational education and training, coaching can be used to support apprentices’ ability to manage their own (further) competence development ‘on the job’. This is largely requested among employees at workplaces in internationally competitive sectors of the economy which require of their workforce a great deal of flexibility and learning ability. So far, little is known about coaching practices in vocational education and training. The aim of t…
Promoting Resilience with new Learning Cultures. Perception, Negotiation, Normalisation, and Enactment of Change in Workplace Learning
Technological, social, and economic changes challenge workers’ resilience at many levels. Innovative learning cultures have the potential to accommodate industry’s skills expectations with workers need for new forms of workplace learning. This study explores the role of learning cultures as (1) moderators between stability and change, (2) indicators for promoting resilience in VET, and (3) generators for new ideas and innovative approaches in VET…
Facets of creative potential in selected occupational fields
Today, creativity is considered a success factor in many occupational fields and a core competence of the 21st century. In vocational education and training (VET), creativity is defined as problem-solving ability and ascribed to the transversal competences. Creativity is always context-dependent in terms of the work environment and specific demands of an occupation. To implement creativity didactically in the classroom and in the workplace, it is…
Negotiating new professional roles in retail’s workplace learning. Applying the negotiative theory of roles to a VET context
This study understands workplace learning as a social phenomenon and explores ways of how to successfully respond to industrial transformation out of a role-related perspective. The focus is on interactions of social actors in the process of structural change and economic adaptation. The goal of this inductive case study is to explore how 26 actors involved in workplace learning of one of the largest Swiss retailers, perceive, negotiate, and enac…
Pedagogy (8 works) · Political science (8 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Vocational education (6 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Geography (4 works) · Public relations (4 works) · Social Policy and Reform Studies (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Economic growth (3 works)