The concept of competence in the development of vocational education and training in selected EU member states: A critical analysis

Journal of Vocational Education and Training

Volumn 59, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 67-88

  Mulder, Martin ^a   Weigel, Tanja ^b   Collins, Kate ^a  

^a WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY   (Netherlands)

^b BIBB)   (Germany)

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EID: 85024156817     PISSN: 13636820     EISSN: 17475090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13636820601145630     Document Type: Article

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