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Physics in Vocational Courses

Physics in Vocational Courses – the role of physics in ‘general vocational’ and ‘vocational’ learning pathways. This booklet, from the Institute of Physics, considers the vocational (applied) science curriculum and what physics can contribute to it.

[b]Content includes[/b]:
• what is ‘vocational physics’?
• numbers and nature of students following vocational courses with physics content
• teaching and learning styles for GNVQ – examples of good practice
• the employers’ view
• resources for vocational courses
• progression to higher education and to employment

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