International Journal of Applied Science and Technology

ISSN 2221-0997 (Print), 2221-1004 (Online) 10.30845/ijast

The situation of Vocational and Technical Education in Jordan and Japan: A Comparative Study
Ibtisam Mustafa Falah Alomari, Khawla Mahmoud Nahar Alalwneh, Maaly Mefleh Mohammed Al-Mzary

Abstract
The purpose of this study is to compare the experiences of both Jordan and Japan in terms of the provision of vocational and technical education, through the use of the qualitative method and reviewing of related literature. The comparison is organized in three sections, the first of which is related to the history and development of vocational and technical education in the two countries. The results related to this section showed the short history of the Jordanian experience compared to the experience of Japan. The results of the second section, which is related to the organizational and institutional aspects of the experiences of the two countries, showed that some similarities and also some differences which were on behalf of the Japanese experience. Finally, concerning the challenges facing vocational education in the two countries, results showed that both countries face several challenges which require improving developing the provision of vocational and technical education in the two countries.

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