A consolidation of ACE research 1990-2000: Review of research
Authors:
Barry Golding, Merryn Davies, Veronica Volkoff
Publication date: 
3 September 2001
Publication type:
Research summary
Theme:
VET in context > Cross-sectoral issues > ACE/VET
ISBN:
0 87397 705 X print; 0 87397 706 8 web
The past decade has seen an increasing volume and range of research on adult and community education (ACE) in Australia, sponsored by multiple sources, and targetted to multiple audiences for professional, philosophical, financial and political purposes. This report provides a consolidation of this large body of qualitative and quantitative research on the scope of ACE participation patterns, on outcomes and contributions of ACE and opportunities and challenges facing ACE throughout the decade. It identifies the key strands of research effort as well as the research gaps, and offers suggestions for future research directions.