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Return on investment in training: Research readings 31 October 2001
By Andrew Smith

This publication, edited by Andrew Smith, summarises the outcomes of research projects funded by… Show more

This publication, edited by Andrew Smith, summarises the outcomes of research projects funded by the National Research and Evaluation Committee on the subject of return on investment in training. Show less
Returns on investment in training: Research at a glance 31 October 2001
By NCVER

A new body of research has just been completed on the returns to investment in training in… Show more

A new body of research has just been completed on the returns to investment in training in Australia. Prior to this research effort, little empirical research had been undertaken on the returns to training in Australia. This research at a glance synthesises the findings of the recent Australian research. Show less
Vocational education and training literacy and numeracy:… 15 October 2001
By Moira Watson, Lindsay Nicholson, Elaine Sharplin

This review of research summarises the recent Australian VET research that relates to literacy and… Show more

This review of research summarises the recent Australian VET research that relates to literacy and numeracy issues since 1990. The review concentrates on literacy and numeracy policy initiatives, impact of literacy/numeracy levels on participation in VET, approaches to delivery of literacy and numeracy support, professional development and teacher education. Show less
All that glitters is not gold: Online delivery of education … 11 October 2001
By Roslin Brennan, Mark McFadden, Elizabeth Law

This study evaluates the effectiveness of online delivery of education and training in Australia.… Show more

This study evaluates the effectiveness of online delivery of education and training in Australia. It reviews appropriate literature and research in order to identify, answer and address a range of controversial issues that inform the design and delivery of VET online. Show less
A consolidation of ACE research 1990-2000: Review of… 3 September 2001
By Barry Golding, Merryn Davies, Veronica Volkoff

The past decade has seen an increasing volume and range of research on adult and community… Show more

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 Show less
Factors influencing demand for vocational education and… 26 July 2001
By Sue Kilpatrick, Kim Allen

This publication reviews research relating to demand for VET. Demand is expected to increase for… Show more

This publication reviews research relating to demand for VET. Demand is expected to increase for 'knowledge work', 'soft' and literacy and numeracy skills. Current policy's focus on the needs of industry and enterprises needs to be re-evaluated in the broader context of the demands of other stakeholders who have longer term interests. Show less
Literacy and numeracy in vocational education and training: … 31 May 2001
By Ian Falk, Pat Millar

The report outlines the major research into literacy and numeracy as related to VET carried out… Show more

The report outlines the major research into literacy and numeracy as related to VET carried out during the 1990s. To do this, it brings together work relevant to the development of notions of literacy and numeracy generally, but focussing on the adult context. It deals with the complexities of the relationships between VET and workplaces and schools as well as the language, literacy, numeracy Show less
Work placements in VET courses: Evidence from the… 28 May 2001
By Erica Smith, Roger Harris

This report is a review of the literature, available research and current Australian practice on… Show more

This report is a review of the literature, available research and current Australian practice on work placements. Its purpose is to draw together findings on work placements from three educational sectors in order to inform policy and practice in the VET sector. Show less
Meeting the demand: The needs of VET clients - An overview 11 June 2000
By Stephen Billett, Sharon Hayes

An overview of the report 'Meeting the demand: The needs of VET clients'. Today the provision of… Show more

An overview of the report 'Meeting the demand: The needs of VET clients'. Today the provision of vocational education is being shaped more and more by the needs of clients. This report examines the needs of four client groups - industry, enterprises, communities and individuals - and discusses the consequences for policy and practice in VET of their needs. It focuses particularly on the food Show less
The on-line experience: The state of Australian on-line… 11 June 2000
By Barry Harper, John Hedberg, Sue Bennett, Lori Lockyer

The aim of the study was to draw together recent literature and examples of current practice to… Show more

The aim of the study was to draw together recent literature and examples of current practice to provide an overview of on-line delivery in education and training in Australia. The report summarises findings within seven key areas. This study points to future directions in on-line delivery. Show less
Globalisation and its impact on VET: Review of research 9 July 1999
By Barry Hobart

Globalisation is impacting on most spheres of human endeavour - the economy, the society, politics… Show more

Globalisation is impacting on most spheres of human endeavour - the economy, the society, politics and education. This publication addresses a world-wide view of globalisation and its potential impact on most areas of technical and vocational education and training. It is particularly relevant to policy-makers, planners, curriculum developers and industry partners in both formal and non-formal Show less
Alternative VET pathways to indigenous development: Review… 11 June 1998
By Bob Boughton

This publication reports on a research project which set out to analyse recent research and policy… Show more

This publication reports on a research project which set out to analyse recent research and policy documents on indigenous peoples' development needs and aspirations, and was aimed at assessing the extent to which current developments in vocational education and training research and policy were sufficiently informed by this separate but related body of literature. The report argues that current Show less
Learning in the workplace: Review of research 11 June 1997
By Paul Hager

Hager considers a number of topical issues that surround learning in the workplace, including the… Show more

Hager considers a number of topical issues that surround learning in the workplace, including the transferability of skills, contextuality of workplace competence, portability of skills and outcomes of training. Show less
Flexible delivery of training: Review of research 11 June 1997
By Peter Kearns

Examines recent Australian research in the area of flexible delivery of training. Issues uncovered… Show more

Examines recent Australian research in the area of flexible delivery of training. Issues uncovered include the need for future research to focus on managing change and to address the learning aspects associated with flexible delivery. Show less
Public and private training provision: Review of research 11 June 1997
By Kate Barnett

The review of recent Australian literature makes it apparent that more research will be needed in… Show more

The review of recent Australian literature makes it apparent that more research will be needed in order to obtain a more comprehensive and coherent picture of the factors which influence the training market. Show less

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