This video gives a brief overview of the VESS model.
Welcome to this resource for teachers in Vocational Education. Whether you are a practitioner in the classroom or a leader in professional development, this platform provides the strategies and practical tools needed to support students in their journey from education to industry.
Based on the book Teaching for Student Success in Vocational Higher Education, TeachVESS aims to bridge the gap between academic studies and vocational experience.
Buy the book, Teaching for Student Success in Vocational Higher Education, here.
“Sue Richardson provides the essential handbook for teachers of makers and doers to develop their own craft to the highest level. Bravo!” Guy Claxton
The VESS model is built on the premise that vocational student success depends on three interconnected elements module mastery (mastering the core knowledge/vocational skills), academic study skills (the skills needed to succeed in the higher education system), and engagement (with themselves as learners, the subject and the group). VESS provides a framework for embedding all three into your existing teaching, ensuring students develop both subject expertise and the broader capabilities they need to succeed.
About The Author: Dr Sue Richardson is at BIMM University, teaching on the MA and PGCert in Learning and Teaching. She has many years of teaching experience including basic nursing skills; safe sex to probationers; music appreciation for adults with mental health issues; jazz workshops and degree-level music theory.
In addition to her varied teaching career Sue is a jazz trumpet player, singer and composer. Her 4th album, Too Cool, was in The Sunday Times Top 10 jazz releases worldwide. Sue has even had the privilege of singing at The Last Night of The Proms and gaining a Blue Peter badge for singing Christmas Carols live on TV!