American citizen, Mr. Arshad Raza, was the subject of our interview. He works as a freight broker in supply chain management (SCM) and runs his own business. He discussed how vocational education is seen in America and whether it is advantageous, having grown up there. He tells us that while in America, college is frequently given a higher priority, he thinks that regardless of the system, all education is equally vital. To learn more about what he and the majority of Americans believe of vocational education, watch the entire video!
Cultural perspectives - The interviews
Filipino citizen and homemaker, Mrs. Huda Rafiq, spoke about her views on vocational education and how it is seen in her society. She claimed that vocational training is advantageous, particularly for those who require stable employment. She also highlighted that vocational education has its drawbacks, like the tendency for its pupils to work in low-paying jobs, but that it is the greatest option if you are passionate about a certain talent. For a deeper look into her viewpoint, check out the entire video! https://youtu.be/OYgY5-Myv00
We spoke with Mr. Alan Wang, who resides in China. He is employed in China Machinery Engineering Corp. (CMEC). He talked on the prevalence of vocational education in his nation and his thoughts on it. Additionally, he explained to us that traditional schools are a more popular choice for those who want to pursue a master's or bachelor's degree however, vocational education is for those who want to increase their skill development. Check out the complete video to hear his ideas in more detail.
Mr. Hassan Mughal is our interviewee. As a college student and British citizen, he expressed his thoughts on vocational education and how it is deemed in his country. He stated that, while vocational education is available, it is not widely known. Despite this, he prefers vocational education to traditional schooling because he sees it as a more practical way of learning. Watch the entire video to learn more about his perspectives.
Ms. Samia Jamal, an educationalist who was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, was interviewed. As a member of the traditional school system, she shared her thoughts on vocational education and what the general consensus was in her country. She told us that vocational education is popular in Saudi Arabia, which ranks first in the world in technical and vocational education. She also stated that she will recommend vocational education to younger people because it provides additional training for specific skills. Don't forget to watch the entire video to hear more of her views.
Mrs. Faiza Shehzad, a Pakistani educationalist, was the subject of our interview. She is knowledgeable about global concerns because she actively participates in school programmes to raise awareness and promote behaviours that give kids a better feel of what is going on in the outside world. In this interview, she discussed her views on the unemployment problem and related a personal story about how advocating for vocational training helped someone escape poverty. Watch the complete video to learn more of her insights!
High school student Ms. Xiao Qing lives in Malaysia. She discussed how vocational education has becoming more common in Malaysia, a developing nation. She believes that vocational education is an excellent approach to utilise people's creative abilities. Also, she discussed how choosing vocational education might help people enhance their development of practical skills. Due to concerns for her personal safety, she was unable to be interviewed face-to-face. You may read her thoughts by watching the complete video!
