The challenge of managing technical and vocational curricula in schools

The main arguments advanced in this article are that major curriculum innovations are likely to be most fruitfully developed if they incorporate the best features of tried and tested models existing both in the UK and abroad. Also a coherent approach to the management of innovations is a sine qua non for their success. Both TVEI and CPVE are considered comparatively and relevant management issues outlined. It is concluded that the secret of success lies to a great extent in management training. Both the HMI report (1986) on education in the FRG and the White Paper (Education and Training, 1986) add eloquent testimony to the message of this article.