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Using data to enhance 21st century skill development in VET: discussion paper for the Summit on Data for Quality Improvement in VET

As the vocational education and training (VET) system moves to address the broader learning outcomes and set goals ... Show more
As the vocational education and training (VET) system moves to address the broader learning outcomes and set goals and expectations to address the needs of individuals, employers and society in the 21st century, policymakers and providers need to consider what data and processes are needed to monitor the effectiveness of the system and to drive a continuous improvement approach that will directly impact on the quality of teaching and broader learning outcomes. Key questions raised for consideration in this paper are: How can notions of system quality in VET be refocused to drive outcomes crucial to addressing the needs of individuals, employers and society in the 21st century? What are the skills that have been identified as key to success in the 21st century workforce and society? What is known about current levels of foundation skills of the Australian workforce and general population? How can data be used to enhance 21st century skill development in VET? Show less

Corporate authors: Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

Conference name: Summit on Data for Quality Improvement in VET

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Conference paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Quality; Statistics ... [+] Show more
Research developments: newsletter of the Australian Council for Educational Research

This newsletter, published by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) contains the latest informatio ... Show more
This newsletter, published by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) contains the latest information and research results in areas such as teaching and learning, professional development, educational resources and programs, conferences, workshops and new ACER publications. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Journal

Subjects: Research; Teaching and learning; Outcomes ... [+] Show more

Using data to enhance 21st century skill development in VET: discussion paper for the Summit on Data for Quality Improvement in VET

Research developments: newsletter of the Australian Council for Educational Research