NCVER New Reports

Regenerating the Australian landscape of professional VET practice
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_Jane Figgis_
This publication explores both the characteristics and examples of innovative
teaching and learning practice in Australia. It is based on discussions with
practitioners and vocational education and training (VET) managers responsible
for teaching and learning. It found that improvements in teaching and learning
practice arise from a perceived need to change.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2136.html
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Innovation in teaching and learning in VET: International perspectives
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_Yvonne Hillier_
This publication explores both the characteristics and examples of innovative
teaching and learning practice internationally. It found that technologies can
be used to support networks of practitioners and resource banks to foster
better professional practice and help practitioners exchange ideas and
resources.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2137.html
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Reflections on the tertiary education sector in Australia
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_Tom Karmel_
The split between higher education and vocational education and training (VET)
in Australia is not clean. This paper discusses a number of aspects of this
tertiary education sector such as the Australian Qualifications Framework
(AQF), the qualifications offered by the three education sectors: schools,
higher education and VET, student characteristics of the two sectors, a
characterisation of higher education and VET, and student movement between the
two sectors. This paper was presented to the LH Martin Institute for Higher
Education Leadership and Management in November 2008.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2115.html
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What is 'social capital' and how can vocational education and training help
develop it?
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_Suellen Priest_
Recent research in the vocational education and training (VET) sector shows
that students are gaining a range of benefits from their studies, beyond
expected course outcomes. Students are developing new networks and are gaining
confidence and self esteem. The networks and trust developed by students can
also be referred to as 'social capital'. This paper discusses the concept of
social capital and examines the link between it and VET.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2113.html