From School to Productive Work: Britain and Switzerland Compared

by Helvia Bierhoff (Editor), S. J. Prais (Editor)

Overview

Switzerland is universally respected for its highly successful economy. It has long enjoyed low unemployment and inflation, and an exceptionally satisfactory transition process for youngsters from school to work. This book provides a nuts-and-bolts comparison of how this successful transition is brought about. It explains the different emphases of Swiss secondary schooling by focusing on the way in which both academic and practical subjects are taught. The different ways in which career guidance and intervals of work experience are handled in the two countries are also considered.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521599191
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	04/03/1997
Series:	National Institute of Economic and Social Research Economic and Social Studies , #37
Pages:	154
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.31(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Two very different education ideals; 2. Schooling as preparation for life and work; 3. Vocational guidance; 4. Vocational training and qualifications; 5. Problems and developments.