Life based learning: a strength based approach for capability development in vocational and technical education

This research report is the outcome of 12 months’ research structured by the Designing Professional Development for the Knowledge Era research project. The research project was jointly funded by the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) and TAFE NSW. The purpose of the project was to develop a business framework for professional development that assists and guides workforce planning and development practices in vocational and technical education (VTE) in the ‘knowledge era’. The outputs of the research reported here are designed for managers as they support new directions in capability development of the VTE workforce and for individuals and groups seeking to apply new strategies and approaches to capability development in VTE.

Published excerpt from executive summary.

A companion document, ‘A business approach to capability development: considerations and suggestions for applying life-based learning in the workplace’ is indexed at TD/TNC 95.528.

This research report is the outcome of 12 months’ research structured by the Designing Professional Development for the Knowledge Era research project. The research project was jointly funded by the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) and TAFE NSW. The purpose of the project was to develop a business framework for professional development that assists and guides workforce planning and development practices in vocational and technical education (VTE) in the ‘knowledge era’. The outputs of the research reported here are designed for managers as they support new directions ...  [+] Show more