SFIVET’s R&D Division focuses on three nationally coordinated research themes: Teaching and Learning in VET/PET programmes, current VET/PET context, and strategic planning of VET/PET sector.
Research theme 1 - Teaching and learning in VET/PET programmes
The research theme focuses on essential characteristics of teaching and learning in vocational training and contributes to continuous scientifically supported optimisation of teaching and learning in the field of vocational training.
It develops teaching and learning concepts, explores the specificities of cooperation between places of learning and develops, highlights and accompanies the validation of educational measures.
Research fields:
- Learning diagnostics, encouragement of learning
- Learning location, forms of teaching and learning
- Learning outcome (formal, non-formal, informal)
Research theme 2 - Current VET/PET context
Switzerland’s VET/PET sector is dynamic and constantly changing. With this research theme, the aim is to examine current VET/PET issues and develop innovative solutions.
Also under study are the integration of new media in vocational learning, the transformation of professions over time and the content of vocational training programmes, which must adapt to changing social requirements.
Research fields:
- Innovations within VET/PET system
- Occupational profile
- VET/PET training plans
Research theme 3 - Strategic planning of VET/PET sector
With this research theme, the aim is to gather and produce knowledge that can be used in the governance of Switzerland’s VET/PET sector. The production of research results is particularly important for SFIVET’s Master of Science in Vocational Education and Training and is also requested by political stakeholders.
The research theme addresses the choice of education and training programmes, as well as company training practices. It studies social integration and exclusion processes in vocational training as well as the structures and processes inherent in the VET/PET sector.
Research fields:
- Choice of education and training programme and apprenticeship market
- Integration and exclusion processes
- Institutional conditions affecting VET/PET