How do nations around the world navigate the digitalization of vocational education policies?

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of vocational education digitalization policies across China, Australia, Japan, Germany, and the UK. It utilizes a multi-dimensional framework to assess policy subjects, themes and instruments. The findings highlight multi-stakeholder involvement and vary...

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Published in:Education and information technologies Vol. 30; no. 14; pp. 19803 - 19831
Main Authors: Diao, Junfeng, Tang, Xiaoqi, Ding, Xu
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York Springer US 01.09.2025
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:
Access to Education
Adult Education
Adult Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Case Studies
Comparative Analysis
Comparative Education
Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Computer Science
Computers and Education
Content Analysis
COVID-19
Digital literacy
Economic Progress
Education
Education policy
Educational Change
Educational Equity (Finance)
Educational Innovation
Educational Research
Educational Resources
Educational Technology
Educational Trends
Electronic Learning
Equal Education
Fundamental Concepts
Higher Education
Influence of Technology
Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet)
Innovations
Instructional Innovation
Labor market
Lifelong Learning
Teaching Skills
User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction
United Kingdom > UK
Australia
Portugal
China
Japan
Germany
International comparative study
Digital education
Vocational education
Educational policy
ISSN:1360-2357, 1573-7608
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Summary:This study provides a comprehensive analysis of vocational education digitalization policies across China, Australia, Japan, Germany, and the UK. It utilizes a multi-dimensional framework to assess policy subjects, themes and instruments. The findings highlight multi-stakeholder involvement and varying national approaches. A collective commitment to enhancing digital skills and aligning vocational education with industry requirements is evident, though specific priorities vary by country. There is a significant focus on supply-side policy instruments often at the expense of demand-side considerations. Common challenges include digital infrastructure disparity and the complexity of stakeholder collaboration. To address these, the study recommends enhancing collaboration mechanisms among diverse subjects, improving resource allocation, and balancing market-driven and government-led initiatives. Further, it suggests optimizing policy content, and enhancing policy instrument synergy and alignment with national and international contexts.
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ISSN:1360-2357
1573-7608
DOI:10.1007/s10639-025-13567-9