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Lifelong learning: Implications for VET - Discussion paper 21 July 1999
By Peter Kearns

This discussion paper argues the need for VET to broaden its scope in response to the anticipated… Show more

This discussion paper argues the need for VET to broaden its scope in response to the anticipated changes of the 21st century and to 'coverage' with what we now think of as 'lifelong learning'. The result of such convergence will be a new form of learning, different in character from the prior forms and better able to meet the needs of individuals and society as a whole. Show less
Lifelong learning: VET in the learning age - The challenge… 10 July 1999
By Peter Kearns, Rod McDonald, Susan Knights, George Papadopoulos, Philip Candy

This report draws on international experience and is designed to outline some general features of… Show more

This report draws on international experience and is designed to outline some general features of the current (as distinct from earlier) approaches to lifelong learning and present the work of major international organisations that have been active in this field such as the Council of Europe, UNESCO, the OECD and the European Union. It also suggests the lessons that can be drawn from this Show less
Globalisation and its impact on VET: Review of research 9 July 1999
By Barry Hobart

Globalisation is impacting on most spheres of human endeavour - the economy, the society, politics… Show more

Globalisation is impacting on most spheres of human endeavour - the economy, the society, politics and education. This publication addresses a world-wide view of globalisation and its potential impact on most areas of technical and vocational education and training. It is particularly relevant to policy-makers, planners, curriculum developers and industry partners in both formal and non-formal Show less
Early school leavers and VET: Research at a glance 11 June 1999
By NCVER

This Research at a glance explores early school leaving, who early school leavers are, why they… Show more

This Research at a glance explores early school leaving, who early school leavers are, why they leave school early, risk factors and likely outcomes of early school leaving, and the positives and negatives of retention. It examines what is being done for early school leavers through VET in school and post-school settings and identifies major issues and 'best practice' as well as possible Show less
Vocational education and training in Australian… 11 June 1999
By Bob Semmens, Jenni Oldfield

This study reviews both international and Australian literature on provision of vocational… Show more

This study reviews both international and Australian literature on provision of vocational education in adult and juvenile correctional institutions. The international research includes some studies that found that vocational education and literacy/numeracy education have led to reduced recidivism. The Australian literature, which is small scale at this stage, indicates that VET improves access Show less
The internationalisation of vocational education and… 11 June 1999
By Swee Noi Smith, Peter J Smith

This report presents a review and analysis of research on the internationalisation of vocational… Show more

This report presents a review and analysis of research on the internationalisation of vocational education and training and provides an assessment of other research that needs to be conducted in this area. Show less
Vocational education and training for people with… 11 June 1999
By Nicholas Buys, Elizabeth Kendall, Jan Ramsden

The review has examined the available literature related to the access, participation and outcomes… Show more

The review has examined the available literature related to the access, participation and outcomes for people with disabilities. It explores the range of barriers to access as well as describing some innovative models and their associated success factors. People with disabilities continue to be under-represented in the sector. Nevertheless, the provision of adequate support for individual Show less
Impediments to the employment of young people: Review of… 11 June 1999
By Mark Wooden

Four major impediments to higher youth employment are identified in this review. These are: the… Show more

Four major impediments to higher youth employment are identified in this review. These are: the inability to maintain rates of economic growth sufficient to reduce unemployment without inducing inflationary pressures; changes in the composition of demand for labour favoring more highly skilled workers; systems for delivery of vocational education and training which remain poorly adapted to users' Show less
The changing nature and patterns of work and implications… 11 June 1999
By Peter Waterhouse, Bruce Wilson, Peter Ewer

This review of research provides an overview of the literature on the way in which work is changing … Show more

This review of research provides an overview of the literature on the way in which work is changing and the effects such changes have on the VET sector. The nature of the changes is described, including the decrease in full-time permanent work, the move towards increasing part-time and casual work and employment shifts across industries. If VET programs are to be judged successful they need to Show less
Readings in Australian VET research 11 June 1998
By Chris Robinson, Peter Thomson

This synthesis of the 11 reviews of research brings together recent Australian research literature… Show more

This synthesis of the 11 reviews of research brings together recent Australian research literature covering a range of key VET issues. Authors are drawn from a cross-section of Australia's foremost VET researchers. Topics include: aspects of enterprise learning in the workplace, returns to enterprises from investment in training, vocational education and small business, training markets, Show less
Small business and VET: Research at a glance 11 June 1998
By NCVER

This 'Research at a glance' explores small business and its attitude to training, its training… Show more

This 'Research at a glance' explores small business and its attitude to training, its training needs, how it becomes involved in training and how the training happens. It suggests that small business owners and operators prefer a learning style which is problem based, practical and integrated with their business. Show less
Alternative VET pathways to indigenous development: Review… 11 June 1998
By Bob Boughton

This publication reports on a research project which set out to analyse recent research and policy… Show more

This publication reports on a research project which set out to analyse recent research and policy documents on indigenous peoples' development needs and aspirations, and was aimed at assessing the extent to which current developments in vocational education and training research and policy were sufficiently informed by this separate but related body of literature. The report argues that current Show less
Vocational education and training in rural and remote… 11 June 1998
By Sue Kilpatrick, Rowena Bell

Recent research has highlighted major differences between metropolitan and non-metropolitan… Show more

Recent research has highlighted major differences between metropolitan and non-metropolitan Australia. This publication looks at the implications of differences in areas such as vocational education and training (VET), participation rates in education, and outcomes of education for vocational education and training policy and practice by considering existing research which is relevant to these Show less
Vocational education and training for people from… 11 June 1998
By Veronica Volkoff, Barry Golding

Provides a summary of the major research conducted into the issue of the participation in VET… Show more

Provides a summary of the major research conducted into the issue of the participation in VET programs by those with a non-English-speaking background. It covers who they are, the policy agenda, their participation in programs, the outcomes achieved and factors influencing both participation and outcomes. Show less
Entry-level training: Review of research 11 June 1997
By David Lundberg

Examines recent Australian research on entry-level training. The report reviews what has been… Show more

Examines recent Australian research on entry-level training. The report reviews what has been learnt from the research, identifies research gaps and shortcomings and offers directions for future research. Show less
Assessor training programs: Review of research 11 June 1997
By Russell Docking

Examines recent studies conducted into the area of assessor training. Issues brought to light… Show more

Examines recent studies conducted into the area of assessor training. Issues brought to light include the background and skills required for assessor training, the effectiveness of recent program implementation, and whether assessor training programs are producing competent assessors. Show less
Quality assurance in VET: Review of research 11 June 1997
By Paul Hager

Provides an analysis of recent Australian research on quality assurance in the VET sector,… Show more

Provides an analysis of recent Australian research on quality assurance in the VET sector, including an assessment of current knowledge on the various facets of the topic. Show less
Learning in the workplace: Review of research 11 June 1997
By Paul Hager

Hager considers a number of topical issues that surround learning in the workplace, including the… Show more

Hager considers a number of topical issues that surround learning in the workplace, including the transferability of skills, contextuality of workplace competence, portability of skills and outcomes of training. Show less
Vocational education in schools: Review of research 11 June 1997
By Robin Ryan

This review of vocational education in schools notes the challenge that the introduction of… Show more

This review of vocational education in schools notes the challenge that the introduction of vocational education presents to a school system which has, until now, largely confined itself to delivering general academic subjects. Show less
Flexible delivery of training: Review of research 11 June 1997
By Peter Kearns

Examines recent Australian research in the area of flexible delivery of training. Issues uncovered… Show more

Examines recent Australian research in the area of flexible delivery of training. Issues uncovered include the need for future research to focus on managing change and to address the learning aspects associated with flexible delivery. Show less

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