Shifting mindsets: The changing work roles of vocational education and training practitioners
Authors:
Roger Harris, Michele Simons, Berwyn Clayton
Publication date: 
10 March 2005
Publication type:
Formal report
Themes:
Teaching and learning > Quality of teaching and learning > General
Teaching and learning > VET practitioners > General
Teaching and learning > VET practitioners > Nature of work
VET system > Policy and reform > General
VET system > Policy and reform > Training reform
ISBN:
1 920896 13 9 print; 1 920896 14 7 web
Reforms to Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector have had a significant impact on practitioners' work in public and private providers. This study analyses practitioners' perceptions of, and reactions to, the changes. The scope of these changes has been substantial and has required shifts to practitioners' habits, norms, skills and knowledge. While the greatest changes have been increased work responsibilities and shifts in relations with industry in particular, a key theme is the varied impact the changes have on VET organisations and practitioners.