News Research and developmentHere you will find all news about the division «Research and Development».FilterDivisionsBilingualer Unterricht - biliBlickpunktExecutive CommitteeInternational RelationsEducationApprenticesMedienmitteilungenObservatory for Vocational Education and TrainingSFUVET BoardSFUVET Board ChairmanSecretariat of SFUVET BoardManagementResearch and developmentCentre for the Development of OccupationsServicesResearch fieldsTeaching and Learning within the VPET system-1.1 Education technologies in VET programmes-1.2 Teaching and learning processes-1.3 Learning cultures and didacticsIntegration in VPET and the labour market-2.1 Integration and exclusion process-2.2 Occupational identity and diversity-2.3 Experience and lifelong learningStrategic planning of VET/PET sector-3.1 Choice of education and training programme and apprenticeship market-3.2 Institutional context of Swiss dual-track VET-Swiss Observatory for Vocational Education and TrainingEvaluationVPET, occupations and governance 90 results found 23 November 2023Sustainability in the occupational identities of apprentices in VETThe views of apprentices and their expectations are a key factor in the successful integration of education for sustainability into vocational education and training (VET).10 November 2023The expansion of SEC II in Switzerland between 1960 and 1980The debates surrounding the democratisation of education had a profound influence on the expansion of SEC II programmes in Switzerland, with differing repercussions at the cantonal level.30 October 2023VET in New Zealand – between reform and innovationA SFUVET study analysed the structures of the reformed VET system in New Zealand and the economy’s views on how it should be developed in the future.26 September 2023Completed project on the resilience of nursing staffSwitzerland has a severe shortage of nursing staff. The study explored how nursing staff can be retained in the sector and how those who have left the profession can be reintegrated.19 September 2023New research project on the promotion of apprenticeships in canton ZurichOBS SFUVET has been assigned the task of establishing the knowledge base required to gain a better understanding of the options for promoting apprenticeships in canton Zurich.18 September 2023The publication on Dual-T is now available in Italian, French and GermanWhat role do learning technologies play in enhancing vocational training? That’s the key question explored by the book ‘Educational Technologies for Vocational Training’.14 September 2023SFUVET evaluates two newly developed training courses in the canton of ZugSFUVET is supporting GIBZ in Zug and analysing how participants rate the courses and where room for improvement lies.13 September 2023«How are occupational fields adapting to new developments?»On behalf of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), SFUVET analysed how current developments are changing the labour market and vocational education and training (VET).07 August 2023‘n47e8’ concept at BLZT shows: Self-directed learning increases motivationSFUVET provided scientific guidance to Bildungszentrum Limmattal and showed that the ‘n47e8’ concept improved competence development as learners became more actively involved in the learning process.29 June 2023New SNSF project: Including refugees in VETVocational education and training is a key factor in the integration of refugees. An SNSF project examines how workplace guidance can contribute to this.27 June 2023National open science initiative: Development of data stewardship at SFUVETAs part of the national open research data initiative, several measures will be developed and implemented for the purpose of building and implementing internal data stewardship at SFUVET.26 June 2023«Nursing qualifications» - final report highlights challengesIn a report commissioned by OdASanté, OBS SFUVET showed that nursing qualifications need to be developed in light of future challenges in the healthcare sector.08 June 2023Results of trends affecting VET 2022The Swiss Observatory for Vocational Education and Training (OBS SFUVET) presents the new results of the trend monitoring activities 2022.30 May 2023Project conclusion – Innovative Training Solutions for Learning at WorkHow does informal learning at the workplace work? A SFUVET study provides detailed information about individual informal learning strategies at host companies.05 May 2023New SNSF Project on Vocational Education and Training in New ZealandThe study examines the structures of vocational education and training in New Zealand and the attitudes of the business community towards their design.28 April 2023New BeLEARN project: Digitalisation and career guidanceToday, career guidance is also offered with the help of digital media. A new SFUVET-BeLEARN project is investigating how young people use them and what effect they have.21 April 2023New project at BeLEARN: Virtual Reality in Vocational EducationBeLEARN VR is a project on the affordances and effects of immersive virtual reality (IVR) to support learning in different fields of vocational education and training.18 April 2023Evaluation of Health Promotion Switzerland’s “Friendly Work Space Apprentice”SFUVET has scientifically accompanied the "Friendly Work Space Apprentice" offer of Health Promotion Switzerland from 2019 to 2022 and has shown that it is well assessed and actively used.05 April 2023New project: The characteristics of particularly talented apprentices The goal of the current project is to better understand the role of talent and giftedness in vocational education and training so as to discuss at the end of the project some initiatives that may ... 30 March 2023New study: Mastering difficult professional situations with 360° videos Learning to manage stress in work contexts is essential for novices, who may experience high levels of stress in new working situations. The objective of this study is to investigate psycho-physio ... 16 March 2023New research project on the impact of Covid-19 on VETThe research project «Short- and long-term impacts of Covid-19 on VET: Strengthening VET in times of crises» aims to explore the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on dual-track VET in Switzerland.20 February 2023Recognition of prior learning practices at professional education institutions The legal basis for the recognition of prior learning exists in Switzerland. However, there is a lack of transparency on how RPL is actually implemented, especially at the tertiary level. This stu ... 08 February 2023SFUVET researcher presents Swiss education system at Indian embassy The Indian Embassy in Bern wants to understand in details about the unique aspects of Swiss education system and especially the determinants of success of dual vocational education and training. A ... 02 February 2023Dual-T: the fulfillment of a research journey and a look to the futurePresentation of the publication “Educational Technologies for Vocational Training. Experiences as Digital Clay” which sums up 15 years of research on technology for VET.01 February 2023New head of the Observatory for Vocational Education and Training OBS SFUVETProf. Dr. Lukas Graf has been appointed the new head of the Swiss Observatory for Vocational Education and Training OBS SFUVET and will take up his position on 1 April 2023.Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4Next pageNext ››Last pageLast »Past EventsVET and citizenship education: Guest lectures and public debate09 November 2023, 09:15 am–12:00 pmRoom 214, SFUVET, ZollikofenOBS SFUVET's 4th national conference15 November 2022, 09:30 am–01:00 pmCasino Bern, Casinopl. 1, 3011 BernMultidisciplinary Perspectives on Instructional Design and Technology Across all Educational Levels22–24 August 2022SFUVET - EARLI SIG 6 & 7 Conference, ZollikofenThe Future Potential of Vocational Education and Training: Strengthening VET for the next generation02–04 February 2022SFUVET
23 November 2023Sustainability in the occupational identities of apprentices in VETThe views of apprentices and their expectations are a key factor in the successful integration of education for sustainability into vocational education and training (VET).
10 November 2023The expansion of SEC II in Switzerland between 1960 and 1980The debates surrounding the democratisation of education had a profound influence on the expansion of SEC II programmes in Switzerland, with differing repercussions at the cantonal level.
30 October 2023VET in New Zealand – between reform and innovationA SFUVET study analysed the structures of the reformed VET system in New Zealand and the economy’s views on how it should be developed in the future.
26 September 2023Completed project on the resilience of nursing staffSwitzerland has a severe shortage of nursing staff. The study explored how nursing staff can be retained in the sector and how those who have left the profession can be reintegrated.
19 September 2023New research project on the promotion of apprenticeships in canton ZurichOBS SFUVET has been assigned the task of establishing the knowledge base required to gain a better understanding of the options for promoting apprenticeships in canton Zurich.
18 September 2023The publication on Dual-T is now available in Italian, French and GermanWhat role do learning technologies play in enhancing vocational training? That’s the key question explored by the book ‘Educational Technologies for Vocational Training’.
14 September 2023SFUVET evaluates two newly developed training courses in the canton of ZugSFUVET is supporting GIBZ in Zug and analysing how participants rate the courses and where room for improvement lies.
13 September 2023«How are occupational fields adapting to new developments?»On behalf of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), SFUVET analysed how current developments are changing the labour market and vocational education and training (VET).
07 August 2023‘n47e8’ concept at BLZT shows: Self-directed learning increases motivationSFUVET provided scientific guidance to Bildungszentrum Limmattal and showed that the ‘n47e8’ concept improved competence development as learners became more actively involved in the learning process.
29 June 2023New SNSF project: Including refugees in VETVocational education and training is a key factor in the integration of refugees. An SNSF project examines how workplace guidance can contribute to this.
27 June 2023National open science initiative: Development of data stewardship at SFUVETAs part of the national open research data initiative, several measures will be developed and implemented for the purpose of building and implementing internal data stewardship at SFUVET.
26 June 2023«Nursing qualifications» - final report highlights challengesIn a report commissioned by OdASanté, OBS SFUVET showed that nursing qualifications need to be developed in light of future challenges in the healthcare sector.
08 June 2023Results of trends affecting VET 2022The Swiss Observatory for Vocational Education and Training (OBS SFUVET) presents the new results of the trend monitoring activities 2022.
30 May 2023Project conclusion – Innovative Training Solutions for Learning at WorkHow does informal learning at the workplace work? A SFUVET study provides detailed information about individual informal learning strategies at host companies.
05 May 2023New SNSF Project on Vocational Education and Training in New ZealandThe study examines the structures of vocational education and training in New Zealand and the attitudes of the business community towards their design.
28 April 2023New BeLEARN project: Digitalisation and career guidanceToday, career guidance is also offered with the help of digital media. A new SFUVET-BeLEARN project is investigating how young people use them and what effect they have.
21 April 2023New project at BeLEARN: Virtual Reality in Vocational EducationBeLEARN VR is a project on the affordances and effects of immersive virtual reality (IVR) to support learning in different fields of vocational education and training.
18 April 2023Evaluation of Health Promotion Switzerland’s “Friendly Work Space Apprentice”SFUVET has scientifically accompanied the "Friendly Work Space Apprentice" offer of Health Promotion Switzerland from 2019 to 2022 and has shown that it is well assessed and actively used.
05 April 2023New project: The characteristics of particularly talented apprentices The goal of the current project is to better understand the role of talent and giftedness in vocational education and training so as to discuss at the end of the project some initiatives that may ...
30 March 2023New study: Mastering difficult professional situations with 360° videos Learning to manage stress in work contexts is essential for novices, who may experience high levels of stress in new working situations. The objective of this study is to investigate psycho-physio ...
16 March 2023New research project on the impact of Covid-19 on VETThe research project «Short- and long-term impacts of Covid-19 on VET: Strengthening VET in times of crises» aims to explore the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on dual-track VET in Switzerland.
20 February 2023Recognition of prior learning practices at professional education institutions The legal basis for the recognition of prior learning exists in Switzerland. However, there is a lack of transparency on how RPL is actually implemented, especially at the tertiary level. This stu ...
08 February 2023SFUVET researcher presents Swiss education system at Indian embassy The Indian Embassy in Bern wants to understand in details about the unique aspects of Swiss education system and especially the determinants of success of dual vocational education and training. A ...
02 February 2023Dual-T: the fulfillment of a research journey and a look to the futurePresentation of the publication “Educational Technologies for Vocational Training. Experiences as Digital Clay” which sums up 15 years of research on technology for VET.
01 February 2023New head of the Observatory for Vocational Education and Training OBS SFUVETProf. Dr. Lukas Graf has been appointed the new head of the Swiss Observatory for Vocational Education and Training OBS SFUVET and will take up his position on 1 April 2023.
VET and citizenship education: Guest lectures and public debate09 November 2023, 09:15 am–12:00 pmRoom 214, SFUVET, Zollikofen
OBS SFUVET's 4th national conference15 November 2022, 09:30 am–01:00 pmCasino Bern, Casinopl. 1, 3011 Bern
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Instructional Design and Technology Across all Educational Levels22–24 August 2022SFUVET - EARLI SIG 6 & 7 Conference, Zollikofen
The Future Potential of Vocational Education and Training: Strengthening VET for the next generation02–04 February 2022SFUVET