VET system
Getting connected: Professional development of contract and casual staff providing flexible learning - Volume 1
- Item:
- 1427
- Title:
- Getting connected: Professional development of contract and casual staff providing flexible learning - Volume 1
- Authors:
- Tom Stehlik, Michele Simons, Lyn Kerkham, Ron Pearce, Judy Gronold
- Publication date:
- 31 October 2003
- Type:
- Research report
- Themes:
- Teaching and learning > Teaching and learning delivery > Flexible and online delivery
- Teaching and learning > VET practitioners > Professional development (VET practitioners)
- VET system > VET workforce > Professional development (VET workforce)
- ISBN:
- 1 920895 11 6 print; 1 920895 12 4 web
The experiences of contract and casual staff 'getting connected' with flexible delivery and online learning technologies and engaging in professional development is the focus of this report. The study finds a significant proportion of professional development relies heavily on learning by doing, informal learning, and networking with colleagues. The professional development needs of staff often become apparent after they use flexible delivery and online learning. Opportunities exist to increase informal learning and integrate contract and casual staff into wider working groups. The report is published in two volumes. Volume 1 is the main report while volume 2 contains the appendices and is available in PDF format only.
