When one survey is not enough: the use of the Delphi approach in VET research

The Delphi method was utilised to solicit the views of senior people responsible for policy, staff development and other significant Vocational Education and Training (VET) commentators, about the challenges faced by VET practitioners and the associated staff development issues. The researchers found that the Delphi method appeared to offer some advantages over more common forms of research with such people. The paper presents some key findings from the research in order to illustrate points about methodology. Appendices provide an example of a Delphi survey form.

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The Delphi method was utilised to solicit the views of senior people responsible for policy, staff development and other significant Vocational Education and Training (VET) commentators, about the challenges faced by VET practitioners and the associated staff development issues. The researchers found that the Delphi method appeared to offer some advantages over more common forms of research with such people. The paper presents some key findings from the research in order to illustrate points about methodology. Appendices provide an example of a Delphi survey form.

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