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Table 1 Main themes and sub-themes that constitute the pattern of meanings the teachers attributed to the changes

From: Changes in the professionality of vocational teachers as viewed through the experiences of long-serving vocational teachers in Estonia

Main themes of changes

Sub-themes of changes

1. VET teachers’ daily duties

More administrative work

More variety in the duties of the group supervisor

Preparing students for skills competitions

Increased independent student work

2. Teaching process

Complex content of teaching

Changed teaching strategies

Work habits no longer developed

3. Student population in VET

Weakened family support for students

Diversified student population

Changed student attitudes

4. Learning environment in VET schools

Modernized physical environment

Improved e-learning environment

5. Communication and cooperation

Improved cooperation

Changed personal communication

6. Organisational changes

Reorganised school networks

Changed support systems

7. Curricula

Confused about professional standards

Confused about curriculum changes

8. Status of VET

Unchanged position of VET

Diminished status of VET teachers