VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
This strategy includes the acquisition of so-called key competencies: set of knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate for the context: language, general knowledge, knowledge of space and resources, etc. Specific skills for vocational training: they are the set of knowledge, skills and attitudes specific to the performance of certain jobs and development of emotional intelligence and social skills.
a. High technical and pedagogical training for teachers. Vocational training is adapted to the academic and professional level of the participants; teachers in addition to transmitting knowledge are concerned with the emotional state and improving attitudes of each person.
b. Holistic view of the learner. The personalization of the learning and the socialization of students is an important part of the training process. We can summarize by saying that close teachers are the ones that takes a holistic view of each student.
c. Learning professional procedures. Learning is very close to production (real environments, importance of knowing how to proceed…).
d. Self-guided learning. Each participant is involved in their own learning process, participating in the planning and evaluation of their own process.
e. Self-directed learning. The necessary conditions are created for students to become teachers of a section of the contents. Developing the potential of teaching and learning.
f. Occupational diversification. It has facilitated the opening, choice and training of women in technical professions demanded in the labour market, mostly performed by men.