Competency-based training: an analysis of its strengths and weaknesses by NSW vocational teachers

Author: Cornford, Ian R.

Abstract:

Reported in this article are the findings from a survey of a group of New South Wales TAFE vocational teachers of their experiences with competency-base training. Results indicate that there is a variety of problems, involving perceived pressures to pass students, provision of resources, use of modularisation and assessment and standards.

There is mounting evidence that the new competency paradigm has serious inherent weaknesses which hinder effective practical implementation. The limits of this study are acknowledged and the need for further large-scale studies is stressed.

Subjects: Evaluation; Vocational education and training; Providers of education and training

Keywords: Competency based training; Teachers

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia; New South Wales

Published: Adelaide, South Australia: NCVER, 1997

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Journal title: Australian and New Zealand journal of vocational education research

Journal volume : 5

Journal number: 1

Journal date: May, 1997

Pages: pp.53-76

ISSN: 1039-4001

Statement of responsibility: Ian Cornford

Resource type: Article

Call Number:
TD/TNC 49.07