Qualitative Research of the Vocational Education for General High School Students Focusing on the Polytechnic School

Abstract

This study was aimed at suggesting meaningful implications for enhancing the effectiveness of vocational education for general high school students through in-depth interviews with teachers, students, and officials of the metropolitan & provincial office of education. From the in-depth interviews, the following conclusions were drawn with regard to the improvement of vocational education for the general high school students: First. The aim of the vocational education for general high school students should be clarified. Second, the promotion and providing information regarding the vocational education needs to be done much earlier than in the end of the second year. Third, in vocational education, it is necessary to open curriculum that reflects future industry rather than popular-oriented curriculum. Although it is important to study specialized subjects, practical studies of math and English is also important. Fourth, Extra-curricular activities for third-year students involved in the vocational education need to be improved. Fifth, training needs to be carried out to improve the awareness of general high school teachers on the vocational education.