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The impact of lifelong learning on vocational education… 8 February 2002
By Mats Lindell, Kenneth Abrahamsson

A discussion of the vocational education and training system in Sweden, which has developed from… Show more

A discussion of the vocational education and training system in Sweden, which has developed from being primarily industry-based in the 1960s to a structurally uniform system that is integrated with general education in the present day. Show less
A consolidation of ACE research 1990-2000: Review of… 3 September 2001
By Barry Golding, Merryn Davies, Veronica Volkoff

The past decade has seen an increasing volume and range of research on adult and community… Show more

The past decade has seen an increasing volume and range of research on adult and community education (ACE) in Australia, sponsored by multiple sources, and targetted to multiple audiences for professional, philosophical, financial and political purposes. This report provides a consolidation of this large body of qualitative and quantitative research on the scope of ACE participation patterns, on Show less
Factors influencing demand for vocational education and… 26 July 2001
By Sue Kilpatrick, Kim Allen

This publication reviews research relating to demand for VET. Demand is expected to increase for… Show more

This publication reviews research relating to demand for VET. Demand is expected to increase for 'knowledge work', 'soft' and literacy and numeracy skills. Current policy's focus on the needs of industry and enterprises needs to be re-evaluated in the broader context of the demands of other stakeholders who have longer term interests. Show less
Generic skills for the new economy: Review of research 20 July 2001
By Peter Kearns

This review of research examines how sets of key competencies/key skills/generic skills have… Show more

This review of research examines how sets of key competencies/key skills/generic skills have developed in Britain, United States and Australia. The review analyses the literature that relates to the following questions: *What are the generic skills? *What are the teaching and learning implications for VET providers? *What impact do generic skills have on business performance? Show less
New directions in Australia's skill formation: Lifelong … 11 June 2000
By Chris Robinson

The education of the population and the skilling of the workforce are the factors which are going… Show more

The education of the population and the skilling of the workforce are the factors which are going to determine a nation's fortunes in the 21st century much more than they have in the 20th century. The skills base of a nation and the speed with which skilling can adjust to meet new requirements will be as important, if not more important in determining economic success than a nation's natural Show less
Bridging the divide: Developing the institutional… 11 June 2000
By Leesa Wheelahan

This study examined the advantages and disadvantages of cross-sectoral provision of tertiary… Show more

This study examined the advantages and disadvantages of cross-sectoral provision of tertiary education and training. It found that cross-sectoral collaboration could be improved by the development of a coherent national lifelong learning policy, and addressing 'cultural' differences between the various sectors. None of this was assisted by the sources of funding for tertiary education being Show less
ACE: Some issues 11 June 1999
By A Campbell, Penelope Curtin

This publication, edited by Annie Campbell and Penelope Curtin, is aimed at fostering discussion… Show more

This publication, edited by Annie Campbell and Penelope Curtin, is aimed at fostering discussion around issues pertinent to adult and community education (ACE) in Australia. Recent relevant literature and reports that relate to the following topics are examined: * Who uses ACE: Future demand * Lifelong learning and ACE * Community in ACE * Widening participation in ACE Show less
Lifelong learning: Developing a training culture 11 June 1999
By Chris Robinson, Kareena Arthy

This book comprises the combined papers presented at concurrent sessions on research into a… Show more

This book comprises the combined papers presented at concurrent sessions on research into a training culture at the conference 'Creating our future: A new training culture for Australia' held in Brisbane, August 1998, by the Australian National Training Authority. Industrial development of a training culture, individuals' and enterprises' motives for training, economic forces for learning and how Show less
Creating a future: Training, learning and the older person 11 June 1999
By Andrew Smith

Older people are flocking to training. They are demonstrating that they want to learn and they can… Show more

Older people are flocking to training. They are demonstrating that they want to learn and they can learn. They are also turning more and more to community providers rather than TAFE. Is TAFE oriented too much towards young people, at the expense of the older person? Show less
The vocational essence of ACE: The delivery of VET programs … 18 May 1999
By Veronica Volkoff, Barry Golding, Julie Jenkin

This report provides a picture of adult and community education (ACE) provision of VET programs in… Show more

This report provides a picture of adult and community education (ACE) provision of VET programs in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia and in so doing provides a broadly based picture of the ACE sector as a whole. The report provides evidence of the capacity of the ACE sector to effectively address learner needs and to help learners link together learning. It also notes that while ACE 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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