Generic skills for the new economy: Review of research
Authors:
Peter Kearns
Publication date: 
20 July 2001
Type:
Research report
Theme:
Teaching and learning > Generic skills > General
ISBN:
0 87397 724 6 print; 0 87397 725 4 web
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?