Digital Transformation of Vocational and Professional Education and Training in Switzerland:Background,Policy and Practice
In order to meet the challenges of industrial upgrading and labour market changes in the digital era,develop the digital literacy of citizens and enhance the quality of education,Switzerland is actively promoting the digital transformation of Vocational and Professional Education and Training(VPET)system.Under the"Digital Switzerland"national strategy,Switzerland provides guidance and support for the digital transformation of VPET system at different levels and with different priorities,based on transformation strategies,guidelines and funding programs.By adjusting speciality setup,training more digital talents,applying digital technologies in multiple teaching scenarios,encouraging the development of digital resources and learning platforms,setting standards for teachers'digital competence and facilitating data flow and information sharing,Swiss VPET system is driving digital transformation through efforts in several areas.The digital transformation of Swiss VPET system adheres to industrial demand as the center,emphasizes content-based and student-centered transformation principle and follows a step-by-step approach while producing key breakthrough.Swiss VPET system also attaches importance to the development of relevant standards for digital transformation and the establishment of digital resource co-construction and sharing mechanism.