The Cobra Effect in TVET Policy Making: A Macro-Micro-Macro-Level Analysis of Exemplary Cases From Germany

• Published in: International journal for research in vocational education and training Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 174 - 191
• Main Authors: Schmees, Johannes Karl, Grunau, Janika
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: European Research Network Vocational Education and Training (VETNET) 01.02.2025
• Subjects: Case Study; Coleman's Boat; Skills Shortage; Technical and Vocational Education and Training; Technical and Vocational Education and Training Policy; TVET

Context: Unlike education policy for general education, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) policy often focuses on societal needs, ignoring the attitudes and subsequent behaviors of learners. As a result, the impact of TVET policies is not what was expected and sometimes even cou...