World trends in staff development: Implications on the performance of technical education institutions
Authors:
Phil Loveder
Publication date: 
28 September 2005
Publication type:
Conference paper
Themes:
Teaching and learning > VET practitioners > Professional development (VET practitioners)
VET in context > International aspects of VET > General
VET in context > International aspects of VET > International comparisons
VET system > VET workforce > Professional development (VET workforce)
VET system > VET workforce > VET teachers
This paper investigates the strategies and practices used by institutions worldwide to develop the professional experience of teachers and practitioners. It also explores successful models for ensuring that staff development provides a way of maintaining relevance in an increasingly complicated and globalised training market.