Linhas Críticas
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Abstract
CARVALHO, Olgamir Francisco de and KIPNIS, Bernardo. Educação profissional em uma perspectiva internacional comparada e suas repercussões no Brasil. Linhas Críticas [online]. 2010, vol.16, n.30, pp.49-70. ISSN 1981-0431.
This article aims at bringing out a few elements to contribute to the debate on Vocational and Technological Education in Brazil, based on experiences of a few countries which have gone through the process of reform of their systems, all in an international comparative view. In this sense, the context is made explicit, their main basic concepts are discussed, their central elements identified and their repercussions in Brazil are observed. The cases of Australia, Canada, South Corea and Portugal are brought into focus to enlighten the debate. However, it is considered that the elements analyzed may serve as a contribution to the debate of the theme, comparing the public policies studied with those referring to the Brazilian reality.
Keywords : Vocational Training; Comparative Education; Vocational and Technological Educational Reform.