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Listening to students' and educators' voices: the views of students and early career educators about learning with technologies in Australian education and training: research findings

This report outlines findings collected from listening to and analysing the views and expectations of students with... Show more
This report outlines findings collected from listening to and analysing the views and expectations of students within Australian education and training institutions about learning with technologies. The overarching question for this research was: 'what are the views of students and early career educators, about learning with technologies in Australian education and training?' In 2008, students in primary and secondary schools, vocational education and training (VET) institutions, international students studying education in universities and pre-service teacher education students contributed to the research based upon their current experiences and views. Early career teachers were asked to reflect on their experiences as pre-service teachers. Data was collected through online surveys and focus groups. The research design was informed by a literature review. The purposes of this research were: (a) to gain an improved and contemporary understanding of the expectations and experiences of learners and early career educators, of how information and communication technologies (ICT) may be utilized to improve learning outcomes; and (b) to develop a better understanding of students' and educators' requirements regarding ICT in education and training. The research found that students believe technology is a vital learning aid as it can provide access to detailed information, opportunities to practice for tests, help with maths and development of problem solving skills. The research also found ICT offers more opportunities to tailor education to meet students’ needs and increase their motivation to learn.
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The literature review is indexed at TD/TNC 98.275. Show less

Authors: Moyle, Kathryn; Owen, Susanne

Corporate authors: Australia. Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

Date: 2009

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Technology; Students; Research ... [+] Show more
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Insights from strategic and change management projects in registered training organisations

This publication provides a sample of eleven of the thirty Reframing the Future strategic and change management pro... Show more
This publication provides a sample of eleven of the thirty Reframing the Future strategic and change management projects undertaken in 2007. The eleven projects were chosen on a basis that each of them focused on building capability strategically. The projects chosen as exemplars for further exploration in this publication were selected for their combination of looking inwards and looking outwards to identify changes required to support contemporary [vocational education and training] VET, as well as the VET we may see in the future. At the conclusion of the publication we draw a set of conclusions from these projects on the ways in which they have contributed to the aims, and how they can act as beacons to other [registered training organisations] RTOs and individuals intending to travel the same pathways.
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Authors: Smith, Peter J.

Corporate authors: Reframing the Future (Australia) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Apprenticeship; Industry ... [+] Show more
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Australian Core Skills Framework: LLNP case study

The Language, Literacy and Numeracy Programme (LLNP) was an initiative of the former Department of Education, Emplo... Show more
The Language, Literacy and Numeracy Programme (LLNP) was an initiative of the former Department of Education, Employment and Workforce Relations (DEEWR) to provide language, literacy and numeracy training to people experiencing difficulty entering the job market due to low levels of language, literacy and/or numeracy. The Programme assisted people from non-English-speaking-backgrounds and people with literacy and/or numeracy training needs. Prior to entering the Programme, a pre-training assessment (PTA) was conducted to determine the client's language, literacy and numeracy competencies and confirm the appropriateness of the Programme for the client. The PTA was reported using the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) indicators of Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral Communication and Numeracy. This case study focuses on a regional LLNP provider which offered ESL, literacy, numeracy and learning skills programs to members of the local community and surrounding areas.
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Corporate authors: Australia. Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

Date: 2015

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Language; Literacy; Numeracy ... [+] Show more
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Action learning and the national training system: core ideas

Action learning is a popular and proven methodology for staff development in the Australian vocational education an... Show more
Action learning is a popular and proven methodology for staff development in the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector. Action learning is one of the approaches that fit under the umbrella of workbased learning. In the Australian VET context, workbased learning is an overarching term that refers to structured learning that is managed by the organisation. The focus of workbased learning is learning through work. Its participants are the staff employed by an organisation, including permanent, contract or casual staff or volunteers. Workbased learning describes a range of different staff development methodologies and techniques, from mentoring and coaching to action learning and communities of practice. This document provides a succinct overview of action learning.
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Authors: Mitchell, John; McKenna, Suzy

Corporate authors: Reframing the Future (Australia) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Communities of practice; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
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University student engagement and satisfaction with learning and teaching

This report brings together a wide range of research on university student engagement and satisfaction with learnin... Show more
This report brings together a wide range of research on university student engagement and satisfaction with learning, along with a range of associated contextual information. Particular attention is given to the following issues raised in the Higher Education Review’s discussion paper: the quality and monitoring of the student experience in Australia’s universities; how the quality of learning outcomes in Australian higher education can be measured more effectively; how institutions can establish that they are nationally and internationally competitive; and higher education’s contribution to innovation and productivity and its ‘fitness for purpose’. The objectives of the report are to: clarify key terms and concepts; identify an overall framework within which to accommodate research on the above issues; provide a consolidated analysis of recent research and discussions of quality assurance for standards, outcomes and assessment in higher education; identify the extent to which a broader set of change forces are having an impact on student expectations; synthesise the available research on higher education student satisfaction and what engages them in productive learning and retains them at university; identify effective approaches to monitoring the quality of the learning experience; and from this analysis, identify some key implications for the Review and potential areas for national action and further research. The report highlights recurring research themes for each of the above areas and provides references to specific studies which give further detail on the key points made. Whenever possible, the focus is on empirical literature.
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The Review of Australian Higher Education report is indexed at TD/LMR 85.696. Show less

Authors: Scott, Geoff

Corporate authors: Australia. Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Students; Quality; Providers of education and training ... [+] Show more
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APEC and international education

Cross-border exchange in education, or the movement of students or institutions between economies, is part of the e... Show more
Cross-border exchange in education, or the movement of students or institutions between economies, is part of the exchange of goods and services that brings diverse economies together. It is an important component of the economic cooperation that defines [Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation] APEC and APEC's endeavours to improve, through cooperation, economic outcomes for its member economies. The strong economic dimension of exchange in education services is complemented by the broader cultural and social benefits of educational exchange, which in turn provide the foundations to further enhance economic outcomes for member economies. Like the exchange of other goods and services, improving the efficiency and effectiveness with which educational services are exchanged between economies is an appropriate objective for the APEC forum, and one which is expected to result in improved economic outcomes and further regional cooperation and development. This paper considers the ways in which education contributes to economic outcomes and the ways in which APEC wide cooperation in education exchange can enhance both educational outcomes and economic and social outcomes for all member economies.
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Corporate authors: Centre for International Economics ... [+] Show more

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Asia; Oceania

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: International education; Teaching and learning; Economics ... [+] Show more
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The global position of Australian higher education to 2020

The paper surveys the global k-economy, the global landscape in higher education and the drivers of global competit... Show more
The paper surveys the global k-economy, the global landscape in higher education and the drivers of global competition in research and in the cross-border market for students. It traces the position of the national system and its institutions in the global landscape and identifies their strengths and weaknesses. It closes with a summary of the capacity of Australian higher education in the face of the global challenge and considerations for policy. The passages in italics at the end of each sub-section of the paper consider the likely developments in the period to 2020.
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Authors: Marginson, Simon

Corporate authors: Australia. Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Research; Higher education; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
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WELL: benefits to business

WELL, the Workplace English Language and Literacy program provides government funding to employers to train workers... Show more
WELL, the Workplace English Language and Literacy program provides government funding to employers to train workers in job related communication skills. This DVD shows how businesses can benefit from the training provided by WELL programs. Show less

Corporate authors: Australia. Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Teaching and training material

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Industry; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more
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Bridging document: core skills for work

The purpose of this document is to provide a detailed understanding of how the Core Skills for Work Developmental F... Show more
The purpose of this document is to provide a detailed understanding of how the Core Skills for Work Developmental Framework (CSfW) [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 113.1073] aligns with the 2002 Employability Skills Framework [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 70.178]. This document does not intend to replace either framework or contain the full description of the skills included in these frameworks.
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Corporate authors: Australia. Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIICCSRTE) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Guide

Series name: Skills framework (Australia)

Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Employment; Performance
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Proposal for an Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement: chapter 2: model for an Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement

The project was commissioned in response to feedback from a Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) di... Show more
The project was commissioned in response to feedback from a Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) discussion paper, The Bologna Process and Australia: next steps. The Bologna Process is part of a European initiative aiming to establish a single European Higher Education Area by 2010, focusing on curriculum and quality assurance. A key outcome is the Diploma Supplement that is currently being issued to graduates by higher education institutions in large numbers of European countries. The aim of this project was to develop an agreed template for an Australian version of the European Diploma Supplement and to make recommendations on detailed implementation and management strategies. This publication offers for consideration proposed models for an Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement.
Related documents are indexed at TD/TNC 99.402 and TD/TNC 99.403. Show less

Corporate authors: Australia. Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Qualifications; Higher education

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