Learner-centred teaching in technical and vocational education and training: perspectives and reviews of six Asia-Pacific Countries

UNESCO Bangkok is pleased to announce the release of a new report to counter the impacts of COVID-19 and promote a learner-centred approach to teaching in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) that builds skills for life and work.

A learner-centred approach is based on learner engagement, autonomy and outcome-based activities to support professional development. This report analyses the status of learner-centred TVET teaching in six selected countries across Asia and the Pacific, including China, Republic of Korea, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Uzbekistan. The countries were selected because of their geographic diversity, access to national experts, and potential around learner-centred TVET.

The first part of the study is a review of the theoretical background on the learner-centred approach and TVET teaching with an international scope. A total of 25 indicators were used to assess three components of TVET teaching in the region. The analysis includes 17 examples corresponding to the selected indicators. The findings showcase lessons learned and recommendations for countries to self-assess their TVET teaching strategies. These examples will help to inform future projects and capacity building in each sub-region of Asia-Pacific.

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