This book is open access under a CC-BY license. The volume presents papers on vocational education, project-based learning and science didactic approaches, illustrating with sample cases, and with a special focus on Central Asian states. Thematically embedded in the area of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the book examines the following main topics: project-based learning (PBL), specific didactics with a linkage to food technologies and laboratory didactics, media and new technologies in TVET, evaluation of competencies including aspects of measurement, examination issues, and labour market and private sector issues in TVET, and research methods with a focus on empirical research and the role of scientific networks. It presents outcomes from TVET programmes at various universities, colleges, and teacher training institutes in Central Asia.

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Preface,Uwe Munzert.- Greeting for the GIZ publication as part of the regional programme "Professional Education and Training in Central Asia", Volker.- About the contributors.- Part I.- Introduction.- 1 Recent technological challenges in (vocational) education, Thomas Köhler, Jens Drummer.- Part II Project based learning.- 1 Project based learning, Christian Stehling, Uwe Munzert.- 2 Strengthening the Innovative Potential of Project-Based Learning for TVET, Navbahor Sharipova, Matthias Wesseler.- 3 Project-Based Learning to Develop Creative Abilities in Students, Asylbek Isabekov, Gulzat Sadyrova.- Part III Specific didactics of laboratory work.- 1 Laboratory work in education of food technology professionals, Maksudakhon Abdullayeva.- 2 The Theoretical-Practical Cake, Linking theory and practice in food industry education, Horlacher, Franz.- 3 Potential of the task-based learning for the sustainable development of food technology, Manuela Niethammer.- Part IV Media and new technologies in TVET.- 1 The project title: The Virtual Laboratory and Quality of Education, Lafiz Boboev, Zokirhodzha Soliyev, Firuz Asrorkulov.- 2 Application of Modern Educational Technologies for Managing Project Activities of Master of Education, Rimma Masyrova, Victoria Savelieva, Janat Bisenbaeva, Bakhyt Atymtaeva.- 3 The significance of the Media Didactics Course for Masters of Vocational Education, Mamatair Joldoshov, Ainura Bekbolsunova.- 4 The significance of using business simulations in training of bachelors and masters, Mamatair Joldoshov, Jypargul Sayakbaeva.- 5 The use of new teaching and learning technologies for professional qualifications development in the system of the initial and secondary vocational education, Masuma Bashirova, Alymkan Sattarova.- Part V Evaluation and development of competencies.- 1 Technical training of teachers of vocational education in higher educational institutions, Svetlana Udartseva, Tatyana Ikonnikova, Tamara Udartseva, Tatyana Chausova, Gulfarida Samashova.- 2 Approaches of Engineering Pedagogy to improve the quality of teaching in engineering education, Steffen Kersten.- Competency-based exams in professional education, Ekaterina Golubina, Alexander Löser.- 4 Learning Performance in Vocational Secondary Schools: Testing academic achievement in electrical engineering, Metwaly Mabed and Thomas Köhler.- 5 Quality management for projects and workshops, Jens Drummer.- Part VI Research methods in TVET.- 1 The significance of scientific research in the professional development of students, Mukhabbat Ikrami.- 2 Preparing of Masters of Vocational Education for Conducting Research Activities, Gafurjon Hakimov, Kalybek Dykanaliev.- 3 Research Training for Doctoral Candidates in the Field of Education and Technology, Thomas Köhler.- Annex.