A Vocational Stream for Social Care Workers: A Case Study

• Authors : Thompson, Sally

Subjects: Foreign Countries; Social Work; CaseworkersAustralia

• Source: Australian Journal of Adult Learning, v60 n1 p22-43 Apr 2020. 22 pp.

• Abstract: This article is a case study of an attempt by a team of Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers, researchers and users of social services ... As Provided

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An Investigation of Teaching Context Factors Perceived to Affect the Enacted Practice of Online VET Teachers

• Authors : Cox, Deniese

Subjects: Teaching Conditions; Context Effect; Online CoursesAustralia

• Source: Research in Post-Compulsory Education, v26 n1 p59-80 2021. 22 pp.

• Abstract: It has long been understood that a teacher's conception of teaching -- that is, what they believe and know about teaching -- influences their enacted ... As Provided

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Competency, Capability and Professional Identity: The Case for Advanced Practice

• Authors : Fergusson, Lee C.; Brömdal, Annette; Gough, Murray

Subjects: Foreign Countries; Professional Identity; CompetenceAustralia

• Source: Work Based Learning e-Journal International, v9 n1 p95-131 2020. 37 pp.

• Abstract: In the last 40 years, a series of models and frameworks associated with competency, capability and identity have been advanced in the published literature. These models ... As Provided

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Graded Assessment Models for Competency-Based Training in Vocational Education and Training

• Authors : Skiba, Richard

Subjects: Foreign Countries; Competency Based Education; Vocational EducationAustralia

• Source: World Journal of Education, v10 n3 p106-112 2020. 7 pp.

• Abstract: This exploratory paper considers the practical and theoretical implications of a graded system of assessment in competency-based training within the Australian Vocational Education and Training ... As Provided

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Traditional Trade Apprenticeships: Learnings from the Field. Research Report

• Authors : Misko, Josie; Wibrow, Bridget; National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) (Australia)

Subjects: Apprenticeships; Program Effectiveness; On the Job TrainingAustralia

• Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). 63 pp.

• Abstract: A companion to "Traditional Trade Apprenticeships: Training Activity, Employer Incentives and International Practice," this report collates qualitative material from in-depth interviews and focus groups with ... ERIC

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How Playful Learning Can Help Leapfrog Progress in Education

• Authors : Winthrop, Rebecca; Ziegler, Lauren; Handa, Rhea

Subjects: Play; Academic Achievement; Educational InnovationCanada; India; Brazil

• Source: Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution. 14 pp.

• Abstract: Humans are born with the natural ability to gain skills through play. Children learn about social norms, roles and responsibilities, and language through curiosity-driven, playful ... ERIC

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Do Course Durations Matter to Training Quality and Outcomes? Research Report

• Authors : Misko, Josie; Korbel, Patrick; National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) (Australia)

Subjects: Foreign Countries; Vocational Education; CoursesAustralia

• Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). 70 pp.

• Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between VET [vocational education and training] course durations and training quality and outcomes. Feedback from discussions with training practitioners, representatives ... As Provided

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Environmental Competencies for Healthcare Educators and Trainees: A Scoping Review

• Authors : Parker, Gillian (ORCID 0000-0001-9884-9181) ; Berta, Whitney; Shea, Christine

Subjects: Health Services; Competency Based Education; Sustainable DevelopmentAustralia; New Zealand; United Kingdom

• Source: Health Education Journal, v79 n3 p327-345 Apr 2020. 19 pp.

• Abstract: Background: The health-care community has a responsibility to address the environmental impact of delivering health-care services. Educational programmes present ideal fora to confer 'environmental competencies' ... As Provided

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Curriculum Change in Australia and Ireland: A Comparative Study of Recent Reforms

• Authors : Gleeson, Jim (ORCID 0000-0001-6787-8131) ; Klenowski, Valentina; Looney, Anne

Subjects: Educational Change; Foreign Countries; Comparative EducationAustralia; Ireland

• Source: Journal of Curriculum Studies, v52 n4 p478-497 2020. 20 pp.

• Abstract: Curriculum policies internationally are increasingly concerned with the promotion of national competitiveness and economic development. This involves more emphasis on skills than on knowledge, on ... As Provided

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Comparing the Indonesian Kurikulum 2013 with the Australian Curriculum: Focusing on Science for Junior Secondary Schools

• Authors : Michie, Michael

Subjects: Foreign Countries; National Curriculum; Comparative EducationAustralia; Indonesia

• Source: International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives, v16 n2 p83-96 2017. 14 pp.

• Abstract: The introduction of a new curriculum in Indonesian schools seeks to bring about changes in Indonesian society as well as students' knowledge base. The curriculum ... As Provided

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