Vocational Education Research

Featured Articles - Volume 1, Number 1

• Immersive Virtual Reality for Scaffolding Complex Procedural Skills: A Cognitive Load Perspective in Healthcare Vocational Training

  Yanling Liu

  This study investigates how immersive virtual reality environments can scaffold the acquisition of complex procedural skills in healthcare vocational training while managing cognitive load. We developed a VR training system for central venous catheter insertion procedures...

  Keywords: Virtual Reality Training, Cognitive Load Theory, Healthcare Vocational Education, Procedural Skill Acquisition

• Machine Learning-Based Personalized Learning Pathways in Vocational Education: Balancing Industry Demands and Individual Aptitudes

  Yifei Yin

  This study investigates the development and implementation of machine learning algorithms for creating personalized learning pathways in vocational education settings. The research addresses a critical gap between standardized vocational curricula...

  Keywords: Machine Learning, Personalized Learning, Vocational Education, Industry Alignment, Adaptive Curriculum

• Blockchain-Verified Micro-Credentials in Vocational Education: Impact on Employment Outcomes and Skill Transparency

  Xingwang Pi

  This study examines how blockchain-verified micro-credentials affect employment outcomes and skill transparency in vocational education. We collected data from 847 vocational graduates across three metropolitan areas...

  Keywords: Blockchain Technology, Micro-Credentials, Vocational Education, Employment Outcomes, Skill Verification

• AI-Driven Real-Time Feedback Systems for Psychomotor Skill Development: Applications in Technical Vocational Programs

  Yanlun Chen

  Technical vocational education faces persistent challenges in developing students' psychomotor skills effectively. Traditional instruction methods often lack immediate, precise feedback during skill practice...

  Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Psychomotor Skills, Real-Time Feedback, Technical Vocational Education

• Digital Twin-Enhanced Competency Development in Technical Vocational Training: Evidence from Manufacturing Education

  Ling Liu

  Digital twin technology has emerged as a game-changer in manufacturing education, fundamentally altering how students acquire technical competencies. This study investigates the implementation of digital twin systems...

  Keywords: Digital Twin Technology, Technical Vocational Education, Manufacturing Training, Competency Development