InstantForum.NET v4.1.4City & Guilds Centre for Skills Developmenthttp://www.skillsdevelopment.org/forum/forum@skillsdevelopment.orgFri, 30 Jul 2010 14:33:13 GMT20http://www.skillsdevelopment.org/forum/Topic64-46-1.aspxI find it simplistic that this article traces the fault of the South African education system to apartheid. While this is partially correct, Badroodien (2004) offers a comprehensive account of vocational education stemming from the early 20th century, during which time South Africa was heavily influenced by British education systems, many of which shaped the apartheid educational system. I also felt the article could have included useful academic insights from South African researchers (e.g. Kraak 2005) in addition to the UNESCO/OECD research. <br><br>Regards<br><br>SeamusWed, 17 Jun 2009 14:51:47 GMTSeamus Needhamhttp://www.skillsdevelopment.org/forum/Topic64-46-1.aspxDid you find the article "[url=http://www.skillsdevelopment.org.uk/emailnews/spring2009/sims.html][b][u]Elusive equity: education and skills in South Africa[/u][/b][/url]" in the Spring 2009 newsletter useful?Tue, 05 May 2009 11:22:36 GMTTaiye Aro