Qualification as a Societal Challenge and the Role of Higher Education from a System Approach

Autor/inn/en	Goulart, Alessandro R.; Liboni, Lara B.; Cezarino, Luciana O.
Titel	Qualification as a Societal Challenge and the Role of Higher Education from a System Approach
Quelle	In: Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning, 11 (2021) 5, S.1002-1019 (18 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Cezarino, Luciana O.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2042-3896
DOI	10.1108/HESWBL-06-2020-0118
Schlagwörter	Role of Education; Higher Education; Systems Approach; Developing Nations; Foreign Countries; Social Emotional Learning; Internship Programs; Employment Qualifications; Technological Advancement; Brazil + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Bildungsauftrag; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Systemischer Ansatz; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Ausland; Berufspraktische Ausbildung; Employment qualification; Vocational qualification; Vocational qualifications; Berufliche Qualifikation; Technological development; Technologische Entwicklung; Brasilien
Abstract	Purpose: Looking at the planet as our main and unique asset, the authors encounter fragile zones needing special attention more than others, such as emerging countries. One of their most urgent problems is the qualification gap of the workforce and the consequent increasing poverty and social exclusion. Their backward education system is partially responsible for this disparity, especially in technology-related sectors. In this sense, higher education institutions (HEIs) play a fundamental role in shortening this gap and solving this dichotomy. The purpose of this study is to conduct a systemic study to address the qualification gap of emerging countries, offering a framework to minimize this grand societal challenge, taking Brazilian economy as example. Design/methodology/approach: Using the soft system methodology (SSM), the authors propose systemic solutions to the qualification gap in Brazil by analyzing different stakeholder perceptions and developing a feasible-change framework to transition to an enhanced higher education (HE) model in Brazil. Findings: Results show three main aspects that draw the framework--the education of social and emotional skills, internship support during the first experience in the job market and a closer relationship with employer companies. Research limitations/implications: As a future direction, the framework proposes positive changes focused on soft skills-based education and the partnership between companies and HEIs. Originality/value: The contribution relies on an original application of a system methodology to propose solutions to the qualification gap, involving different stakeholders, their salience and perceptions. The use of SSM to analyze complex problems from stakeholders' perspectives demonstrated how a system approach could empower the stakeholder theory in addressing grand societal challenges. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01