This review of vocational education in schools notes the challenge that the introduction of vocational education presents to a school system which has, until now, largely confined itself to delivering general academic subjects.
These books have been designed to improve the quality and use of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) by looking at RPL practices in organisations around Australia. They are for people in the workplace who are designing an RPL process or who want to implement one.
Explores current practice, policy issues and implementation experiences associated with the recognition of prior learning (RPL). Key issues include: the need for clarification of the term RPL,understanding competency as it relates to RPL, defining the audience to benefit from RPL, and charges for RPL services.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in VET is carefully examined in this title. Chapters cover: pathways and articulation; indigenous programs in TAFE; staffing; resources and the learning environment; and VET and reconciliation.
These books have been designed to improve the quality and use of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) by looking at RPL practices in organisations around Australia. They are for people in the workplace who are designing an RPL process or who want to implement one.
A collection of papers for a wide audience within the VET sector who are tackling the issue of assessment and RPL in the workplace. Includes: research in competency-based assessment (CBA); assessment of knowledge, attitudes and values; peer; self- assessment; and needs of special workers.
A collection of papers aimed at teachers in vocational education and trainers in industry with some teaching/training and adult learning experience. Includes a policy context of human resource development, strategies for developing learning, and ways of assessing learning in the new VET context.