The Relevance of GCSE mathematics and English as preparation for employment

Ian Hall; Frank Christopher Hardman; Fay Smith; Sally Taverner

doi:10.1080/13636829900200080

The Relevance of GCSE mathematics and English as preparation for employment

Ian Hall, Frank Christopher Hardman, Fay Smith, Sally Taverner

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Abstract

Interviews with British employers, employees, and teachers indicate that employers and employees find much of what is taught in General Certificate of Secondary Education math and English is not relevant. They desire practical mathematics, oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Teachers feel that education has a broader role than preparation for work. (SK).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	283-305
Number of pages	22
Journal	Journal of Vocational Education and Training The Vocational Aspect of Education
Volume	51
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/13636829900200080
Publication status	Published - 1999

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DataStar source field: Journal of Vocational Education and Training The Vocational Aspect of Education, 1999, vol. 51, no. 2, p. 283-304, ISSN: 1363-6820.

DataStar update date: 20040101

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