Wang Reinventing Career and Technical Education

Global Disruption, Innovation, and Transformation
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-981-9229-09-3
Verlag: Springer Singapore
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 331 Seiten

Reihe: Education

This book reimagines career and technical education (CTE) for a rapidly changing global landscape, bridging theory, policy, and practice through cross-cultural insights from China, Russia, and the United States. It reframes CTE as a dynamic, ethical, and inclusive field that must anticipate disruption while embracing innovation. Drawing on qualitative analysis, policy review, and case studies, the book delivers actionable strategies and forward-looking perspectives. It provides a practical roadmap for educators, policymakers, and workforce leaders to redesign CTE in response to artificial intelligence, economic transformation, and cultural change, offering a globally informed framework for preparing the next generation of learners.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wang, Viktor

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Redefining CTE: Preparing Innovators for a Disrupted World.- 2 Global Roots: How History Shapes Tomorrow’s Technical Education.- 3 Breaking Barriers: Revolutionary Philosophies, Policies, and Funding in CTE.- 4 Future-Ready Programs: Designing Flexible Pathways for a Changing Economy.- 5 Leadership 4.0: Visionary Management in CTE and Global Higher Education.- 6 Designing Agile Programs: Innovation, Personalization, and Impact.- 7 Reinventing Curriculum for an AI-Driven Workforce -  – Focus: AI as Curriculum & Competencies (What to Teach).- 8 Global Echoes: Russian Innovation, Sloyd Mastery, and Arts & Crafts Reimagined.- 9 Andragogy in Action: Revolutionizing English Language Learning in China.- 10 China's Workforce Revolution: Skilling Up for Global Leadership.- 11 Cross-Cultural Fusion: Rethinking CTE Philosophies Across China and the U.S. and Beyond.- 12 Corporate Learning, Innovation Labs, and CTE Ecosystems - — Catalysts of Reinvention.- 13 Human+Technology: Transformative Learning Models for the Future.- 14 From Distance to Decentralized: The New E-Learning Revolution in CTE.- 15 AI Architects: How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Career Education.- 16 Ethical Futures: Building Character and Resilience in the Digital Workplace.

Über Autor(innen)

Viktor Wang is a globally recognized professor in education, with expertise in career and technical education, lifelong learning, and the integration of artificial intelligence in pedagogy. He has authored and edited over 270 peer-reviewed publications and serves as editor of multiple international journals and scholarly volumes serving a global network of researchers. His work has been widely disseminated, encompassing over 2,000 articles and book chapters across his publications and edited volumes. His publications are held in major academic libraries, including Stanford University and other leading research institutions. Dr. Wang has received numerous honors, including the 2016 Presidential Award for Exceptional and Innovative Leadership from the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), along with institutional awards for distinguished faculty achievement. A dedicated mentor, he has guided more than 90 doctoral students to completion. His leadership has contributed to program development, enrollment growth, and international educational partnerships. His recent work focuses on future-ready education, particularly the integration of general education and career and technical education, and the role of AI in transforming teaching, learning, and global education systems.