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Leadership and management in vocational education and… 5 August 2003
By Dianne Mulcahy

This volume is a companion to Leadership and management in vocational education and training:… Show more

This volume is a companion to Leadership and management in vocational education and training: Staying focussed on strategy - Volume 1. The detailed report of the project is contained in Volume 1. Volume 2 contains the appendices and is available in PDF format only . Show less
Leadership and management in vocational education and… 5 August 2003
By Dianne Mulcahy

Exploring the roles, functions and expertise required of senior and frontline managers in training… Show more

Exploring the roles, functions and expertise required of senior and frontline managers in training organisations, this report examines approaches to developing management and leadership expertise. The report analyses the influences on management leadership skills from three perspectives - the individual, organisation, and system wide context. The report is published in two volumes. Volume 1 is Show less
A 'causal' estimate of the effect of schooling on… 1 August 2003
By Chris Ryan, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report exploits a policy change that occurred in South Australia in the mid-1980s to generate… Show more

This report exploits a policy change that occurred in South Australia in the mid-1980s to generate a causal estimate of the effect of schooling on full-time employment outcomes. The results of this study provide evidence that the process of schooling itself has an effect on labour market outcomes and that education reform may have complex outcomes, all of which need to be identified and analysed. Show less
The development of employability skills in novice workers 17 June 2003
By Erica Smith, Paul Comyn

This report focusses on employability skills that young people entering work for the first time, or … Show more

This report focusses on employability skills that young people entering work for the first time, or novice workers, need. It examines the nature of the skills that employers seek when recruiting young people and the processes and techniques which can be used in the workplace to develop these skills. The report synthesises the findings of a comprehensive literature review and 12 case studies. Show less
Generic skills: Understanding vocational education and… 12 June 2003
By Victor Callan

This report discusses the extent to which generic skills are valued by students and vocational… Show more

This report discusses the extent to which generic skills are valued by students and vocational education and training (VET) teachers and why. It also considers how generic skills are taught and strategies for further encouraging the acquisition of these skills in VET courses. Show less
Leadership in vocational education and training: Leadership … 11 June 2003
By Ian Falk, Tony Smith

The processes of leadership - the event, situation and context - in vocational education and… Show more

The processes of leadership - the event, situation and context - in vocational education and training (VET) are the focus of this report. Leadership in this context is not seen as an attribute of a particular person, but a process that has four stages for solving a problem - the trigger stage, the initiating leadership stage, the developmental leadership stage and the sustainability stage. The Show less
International indicators for vocational education and… 26 May 2003
By Stephen Lamb, Merryn Davies, John Polesel, Richard Teese

This report examines issues the performance indicators used to compare Australia's vocational… Show more

This report examines issues the performance indicators used to compare Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system against other countries. Specifically, it presents an outline of the main indicators currently used and examines some of the problems associated with their application. A framework for developing a set of indicators to assist the understanding of the effectiveness of Show less
Giving credit: A review of RPL and credit transfer in the… 26 May 2003
By Andrea Bateman, Brian Knight

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer have become widely accepted and applied in… Show more

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer have become widely accepted and applied in the vocational education and training (VET) sector throughout the 1990s. This review documents their development between 1995 and 2001, giving an overview of Australian research with analyses of national data for the period. This report documents how and where RPL is applied and its perceived Show less
Assessment practices at diploma and advanced diploma levels … 22 May 2003
By David Foreman, Paul Davis, John Bone

This report investigates the conduct of assessments at diploma and advanced diploma levels. It… Show more

This report investigates the conduct of assessments at diploma and advanced diploma levels. It highlights differences between four certificate levels and two diploma levels in terms of the competency standards, assessment environment and assessor skills. The research also identifies a number of actions which can improve the quality of assessments at diploma and advanced diploma levels. Show less
What impact is implementing a quality system having on the… 15 May 2003
By Jennifer Gibb

This study examines the impact of implementing a quality system in Australia's vocational education … Show more

This study examines the impact of implementing a quality system in Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector. Specifically, the report investigates a quality system and how it is put into practice in TAFE institutes, and the impact of implementing such a system on the learning environment. This study is aimed at practitioners and other stakeholders interested in the Show less
One size doesn't fit all: Pedagogy in the online… 14 May 2003
By Roslin Brennan

How well has traditional teaching practice adapted for online learning? This two-volume report… Show more

How well has traditional teaching practice adapted for online learning? This two-volume report looks at the process of teaching and learning online as well as the function, work and 'art' of a teacher or trainer. Brennan examines the principles and practices which underpin the pedagogy of online delivery from various vantage points and identifies which features most assist student learning. These Show less
Learning online: Benefits and barriers in regional… 13 May 2003
By Sue Kilpatrick, Helen Bound

A companion document to Learning online: Benefits and barriers in regional Australia - Volume 1.… Show more

A companion document to Learning online: Benefits and barriers in regional Australia - Volume 1. Volume 1 contains the main report while this volume contains the case studies. Show less
One size doesn't fit all: Pedagogy in the online… 13 May 2003
By Roslin Brennan

How well has traditional teaching practice adapted for online learning? This two-volume report… Show more

How well has traditional teaching practice adapted for online learning? This two-volume report studies the process of teaching and learning online as well as the function, work and 'art' of a teacher or trainer. Brennan examines the principles and practices which underpin the pedagogy of online delivery from various vantage points and has identified what features contribute to effective student Show less
The development of quality online assessment in vocational… 13 May 2003
By Robin Booth, Berwyn Clayton, Robert Hartcher, Susan Hungar, Patricia Hyde, Penny Wilson

This volume is a companion to The development of quality online assessment in vocational education… Show more

This volume is a companion to The development of quality online assessment in vocational education and training, Volume 1. The detailed report of the project is contained in volume 1 while volume 2 contains the appendices. Show less
Online learning on location: Perspectives from regional… 13 May 2003
By Roslin Brennan, Chris Horton, Cathy McNickle, Janet Osborne, Katie Scholten

This report looks at what helps organisations develop their capability in online learning and what… Show more

This report looks at what helps organisations develop their capability in online learning and what helps them develop a strategic approach to offering and supporting online learning. A multi-stage qualitative process was used to gather data from students, teachers, developers and stakeholders engaged in online learning in four providers drawn from regional areas in three states. Show less
Learning online: Benefits and barriers in regional… 13 May 2003
By Sue Kilpatrick, Helen Bound

Online learning in regional areas is examined in this report. Data from eight providers across four … Show more

Online learning in regional areas is examined in this report. Data from eight providers across four states are analysed, with closer examination of nine courses. The report is published in two volumes. Volume 1 is the main report and volume 2, which is available in PDF format only, contains the case studies. Show less
Researching the size and scope of online usage in the VET… 13 May 2003
By Robyn Hill, Peter Malone, Selby Markham, Renu Sharma, Judithe Sheard, Graeme Young

An overview of the extent and usage of online learning in Australia's vocational education and… Show more

An overview of the extent and usage of online learning in Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector is presented in this report. Show less
The development of quality online assessment in vocational… 13 May 2003
By Robin Booth, Berwyn Clayton, Robert Hartcher, Susan Hungar, Patricia Hyde, Penny Wilson

The use and potential of online assessment is investigated in this report. It identifies: *the… Show more

The use and potential of online assessment is investigated in this report. It identifies: *the principles of quality assessment *assessment practices that can be supported with online technologies *methods and tools that work *factors that influence choice and design on online assessment methods. The report is published in two volumes. Volume 1 is the main report and volume 2 contains the Show less
E-business and online learning: Connections and… 5 May 2003
By John Mitchell

This report examines the connections between e-business and online learning and considers the… Show more

This report examines the connections between e-business and online learning and considers the opportunities for the vocational education and training (VET) sector arising from these connections. The report includes examples of VET organisations developing customer relationship management systems and online enrolment systems, examples of VET organisations using e-marketing strategies and Show less
Going boldly into the future: A series of case studies of… 16 April 2003
By Fran Ferrier, Clifford Trood, Karen Whittingham

This volume is a compilation of the company case studies used in a comprehensive study of… Show more

This volume is a compilation of the company case studies used in a comprehensive study of Australia's emerging and potential industries, their impact on the national innovation system and their relationship with co-operative research centres. Other related volumes are 'Going boldly into the future: Skills and Australian high technology start-up firms', by Karen Whittingham of the Australian Show less

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