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The need for intensive reading approaches in adult… 21 November 2008
By Helen de Silva Joyce, Susan Hood, David Rose

Reading is a crucial skill for adults participating in social and work contexts. However, its… Show more

Reading is a crucial skill for adults participating in social and work contexts. However, its importance can often be missed in the programming of adult literacy classes. Where reading has been a focus in adult literacy and English as a second language (ESL) classes, activities often focus on assessment rather than the teaching of reading. That is, the activities are more about seeing who can and Show less
Adult literacy research overviews, 2008 22 August 2008
By Various

This suite of overviews provides a comprehensive summary of each of NCVER's managed adult literacy… Show more

This suite of overviews provides a comprehensive summary of each of NCVER's managed adult literacy and numeracy research projects funded in late 2006. The suite of reports examine a wide range of literacy and numeracy issues - from its definition in policy-making terms, teaching and learning approaches and outcomes, to the professional development needs of literacy practitioners. The research Show less
Supporting VET providers in building capability for the… 14 August 2008
By Roger Harris, Berwyn Clayton, Clive Chappell

The two-year consortium program, 'Supporting vocational education and training providers in… Show more

The two-year consortium program, 'Supporting vocational education and training providers in building capability for the future' focused on approaches to help VET providers build their capability. These eight papers include a program overview, key contextual issues of concern to VET stakeholders, as well as the overall findings and key messages of each specific research activity. An MP3 audio Show less
Career development and VET: At a glance 8 August 2008
By Sian Halliday-Wynes, Francesca Beddie, John Saunders

Over the past ten years the changing landscape of society, work and education has led to… Show more

Over the past ten years the changing landscape of society, work and education has led to significant changes in career development services in Australia. This 'At a glance' gives an overview of recent research exploring how these services respond to the different client groups. Show less
Let's reflect on VET 15 May 2008
By Gregor Ramsey

This paper was a before-dinner address to the Management Team Retreat of NCVER in October 2007. It… Show more

This paper was a before-dinner address to the Management Team Retreat of NCVER in October 2007. It looks at how education and training has changed over the last 15 years, and discusses topics such as sustainable development, leadership and management, and literacy and numeracy. Show less
Research messages 2007 25 March 2008
By NCVER

Research messages 2007 is a collection of summaries of all research projects published by the… Show more

Research messages 2007 is a collection of summaries of all research projects published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research in 2007, including conference papers and occasional papers. It also has an overview of the research highlights for the year. The summaries are clustered under five broad themes used by NCVER to organise its VET research and analysis: Industry and employers Show less
Working from strengths: Venturing towards strength-based… 13 March 2008
By Peter Waterhouse, Crina Virgona

Developed for practitioners, this resource introduces adult literacy educators to the principles of … Show more

Developed for practitioners, this resource introduces adult literacy educators to the principles of strength-based practice, a technique that concentrates on the strengths, capacities and aspirations of individuals and uses these as a catalyst for change and growth. The resource provides examples of key processes and techniques, as well as information about where to access additional resources Show less
Having your say: Views from the sector on enhancing… 8 February 2008
By Hugh Guthrie

This publication reports on the participant feedback provided at the recent NCVER Research Forums,… Show more

This publication reports on the participant feedback provided at the recent NCVER Research Forums, which showcased the findings of the Consortium Research Program, 'Supporting vocational education and training providers in building capability for the future'. Show less

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