Vocational Teacher Education in Central Asia

Part I. Introduction

1. Recent Technological Challenges in (Vocational) Education
Thomas Köhler, Jens Drummer

Part II. Project Based Learning

2. Project-Based Learning
Christian Stehling, Uwe Munzert

3. Strengthening the Innovative Potential of Project-Based Learning for TVET
Navbakhor Sharipova, Matthias Wesseler

4. Project-Based Learning to Develop Creative Abilities in Students
Asylbek Isabekov, Gulzat Sadyrova

Part III. Specific Didactics of Laboratory Work

5. Laboratory Work in Education of Food Technology Professionals
Maksudakhon Abdullaeva

6. The Theoretical-Practical Cake
FranzFranz Horlacher

7. Potential of the Task-Based Learning for the Sustainable Development of Food Technology
Manuela Niethammer

Part IV. Media and New Technologies in TVET

8. The Project Title: The Virtual Laboratory and Quality of Education
Lafiz Boboev, Zokirkhodzha Makhmudkhodzhaevich Soliev, Firuz Asrorkulov

9. Application of Modern Educational Technologies for Managing Project Activities of Master of Education
Rimma Massyrova, Viktoria Vyacheslavovna Savelieva, Janat Bisenbaeva, Bakhyt Atymtaeva

10. The Significance of the Media Didactics Course for Masters of Vocational Education
Mamatair Joldoshov, Ainura Bekbolsunova

11. The Significance of Using Business Simulations in Training of Bachelors and Masters
Mamatair Joldoshov, Jypargul Sayakbaeva

12. The Use of New Teaching and Learning Technologies for Professional Qualification Development in the System of the Initial and Secondary Vocational Education
Masuma Bashirova, Alymkan Sattarova

Part V. Evaluation and Development of Competencies

13. Technical Training of Teachers of Vocational Education in Higher Educational Institutions
Svetlana Udartseva, Tatyana Ikonnikova, Tamara Udartseva, Tatyana Chausova, Gulfarida Samashova

14. Approaches of Engineering Pedagogy to Improve the Quality of Teaching in Engineering Education
Steffen Kersten

15. Competency-Based Exams in Professional Education
Ekaterina Golubina, Alexander Löser

16. Learning Performance in Vocational Secondary Schools: Testing Academic Achievement in Electrical Engineering
Metwaly Mabed, Thomas Köhler

17. Quality Management for Projects and Workshops
Jens Drummer

Part VI. Research Methods in TVET

18. The Significance of Scientific Research in the Professional Development of Students
Mukhabbat Ikrami

19. Preparing of Masters of Vocational Education for Conducting Research Activities
Gafurjon Hakimov, Kalybek Dykanaliev

20. Research Training for Doctoral Candidates in the Field of Education and Technology
Thomas Köhler

Keywords: Education, Professional & Vocational Education, Teaching and Teacher Education, Educational Technology, Regional Development, Education Policy