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Training and Education

Items in the Library

Creating Significant Learning Experiences by Fink 2003
Call Number: 378.12 FIN

The Adult Learner by Knowles 1990
Call Number: 374 KNO
The Fundamentals of Workplace Learning by Illeris 2011
Call Number: 658.3214 ILL
Learning in Real Time by Finkelstein 2006
Call Number: 371.334 FIN
Principles of Instructional Design by Gagne 2005
Call Number: 371.3 PRI

Links to articles and documents

Apprenticeships for the 21st Century Expert Panel 2011, A Shared Responsibility: Apprenticeships for the 21st Century. [pdf]
Arden, C., Danaher, P. A., & Tyler, M. A. 2008, ‘Framing the future of FET: Student engagement, quality assurance and lifelong learning in further education and training teacher education programs’.
Paper presented at the 5th International Lifelong Learning Conference, Yeppon, Queensland, 5th International Lifelong Learning Conference p.42-47.
Black, S. 2009, Head teacher perspectives on their changing role in TAFENSW, AVETRA 12th Annual Conference
Cedefop (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training). 2008, Assuring the quality of VET systems by defining expected outcomes: A cross-country analysis in seven member states.[
Chappell, C., & Johnston, R. 2003. Changing work: Changing roles for vocational education and training teachers and trainers.[pdf]
Choy, S., & Delahaye, B. 2005. ‘Some principles for youth learning.' [pdf] Paper presented at the Avetra 2005: Emerging Futures - Recent, Responsive & Relevant Research, Brisbane, Queensland.
Clayton, B, Meyers, D, Bateman, A, Bluer, R, 2010, 'Practitioner Expectations and Experiences with the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104). A National Vocational Education and Training Research and Evaluation Program Report',
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Colley, H., Hodkinson , P. & Janice Malcolm ,J. 2002, Non-formal learning: mapping the conceptual terrain. A Consultation Report, Leeds: University of Leeds Lifelong Learning Institute
Cort, P., Harkonen, A., & Volmari, K. 2004, Professionalism of VET teachers for the future [pdf] Luxembourg.: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities.

Links to articles and documents

Darling-Hammond, L. 2000, Teacher quality and student achievement: A review of state policy evidence. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 8 (1)

Darwin, S. 2007, The changing contexts of vocational education : Implications for institutional vocational learning. International Journal of Training Research, 5(1), 55-71.
Dickie, M., Eccles, C., FitzGerald, I., McDonald, R., Cully, M., Blythe, A., et al. 2004,Enhancing the capability of the VET professionals project: Final report. Brisbane: ANTA.
Doherty, G. D. 2008, ‘On quality in education’. Quality Assurance in Education, 16(3), 255-265
Figgis, J. 2009. Regenerating the Australian landscape of professional VET practice: Practitioner- driven changes to teaching and learning research. Adelaide, SA: NCVER.
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Harris, R., Simons, M., & Clayton, B., 2005. Shifting mindsets : The changing work roles of vocational education and training practitioners.NCVER
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Harris,R., Simons, M. & Moore, J. 2005, ‘‘A huge learning curve’: TAFE practitioners’ ways of working with private enterprises’
Haycock, J., & Kelly, D. 2009, ‘From 'trade teacher' to 'critically reflective practitioner': The relationship between theory and occupational identity formation in TAFE teachers.’ Paper presented at the AVETRA 12th Annual Conference.
Hillier, Y. 2009, Innovation in teaching and learning in vocational education and training: International perspectives.NCVER
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