Conference Archives 2006
AVETRA 9th Annual Conference – 19-21 April 2006
“Global VET: Challenges at the Global, National and Local Levels”
University of Wollongong
Wednesday, 19 April 2006 to Friday, 21 April 2006
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2006 Papers
*** Refereed Papers: papers annotated with three asterisks in the contents below have been refereed to comply fully with the verification requirements of the Department of Education, Science and Training for a conference publication, full written paper refereed. An anonymous refereeing process has been used.
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Code |
Author |
Title |
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Karen Plane |
Towards a National Sustainable Development Framework for VET in Australia: ‘Greening’ small business and communities, or ‘greening’ the marketplace? |
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RLW Sherman |
Down the Track: Young people’s longer-term outcomes from TAFE training. |
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0005 *** |
R Harris, L Rainey |
Crazy paving? Learning pathways between and within VET and higher education |
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M Staron, R Weatherley, M Jasinski |
Capability Development for the Knowledge Era: Reculturing and Life Based Learning |
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Paper not available
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R M Harris |
Symposium: Research to support the building of capability in VET providers |
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Paper not available
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JG Mitchell, C Chappell, A Bateman, S Roy |
Symposium paper: Critical issues in teaching and learning in VET: national and international findings |
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Paper not available
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A Hill, S Broughton |
Symposium paper: Killing me softly: stories from the ‘boundary spanners’ |
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Paper not available
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A. J Foley |
Abstract only: Two Cultures, One Reform: Identity Formation in ACE and VET Managers |
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S Holden, R Gabb |
Promises but not guarantees – movement from TAFE to Higher Education in a dual sector university |
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S Keating, D McDonald, R Gabb |
Working it out: Approaches to learning in the workplace at Victoria University |
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0019 *** |
L West |
Challenging VET: using auto/biographical research to illuminate struggles for really reflexive professional learning |
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0021 *** |
L J Grace |
‘I see nothing has changed’: Reshaping practitioner concerns about institutional language |
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0022 ***
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E. J. Renshaw, G. D Mackenzie |
CROSSING THE LINE – Teachers as Learners : Learners as Teachers |
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Paper not available |
L Watson |
Abstract only: Do VET teachers need a self-governing professional association? Lessons from other professions in Australia and overseas |
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Paper not available
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L Watson |
Abstract only: Barriers to successful transitions from VET to HE – a case study of student pathways in early childhood education and care. |
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Paper not available |
A Averis, C Bahari, G Field, J Murdock, C Trood |
Abstract only: Challenging the Status Quo – skilling for emerging technologies
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0027 ***
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C Woodley, F Henderson, M deSensi, R Gabb |
Pathways from VET to higher education and the selection process |
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0028 ***
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Barry Golding
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A profile of men’s sheds in Australia: patterns, purposes, profiles and experiences of participants: some implications for ACE and VET about engaging older men. |
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Paper not available |
T Knack, J Bell |
Abstract only: Vocational Learning Zones – Links, Pods and Hubs |
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0030 *** |
C F Buckley
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The ladder system works well enough: Perspectives of policy and power elites about student pathways in post-secondary education and training in WA |
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0031 *** |
I Robertson, |
Deconstruction, Confusion and Frequency: Surveying Technology Use by Vocational Teachers |
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0032 *** |
J Haycock, D Anderson |
Transforming skills: popular music, adult education and learning for social change |
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Paper not available
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M Simons |
Abstract only: Building a VET pedagogy: what we can learn from Certificate IV courses |
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J Eden-Jones |
Record keeping and the Food Safety Program in Small Hospitality businesses in Victoria: Influences of workplace culture and training. |
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0036 *** |
R. E. Harreveld
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Literacies @work: Professional development in an organizational learning system |
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0038 *** |
P T Brady
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Addressing the Workforce Performance Requirements of the Post-Industrial Workplace. |
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0039 *** |
P Kell |
No Small Changing: VET Research Policy and Directions in Australia 1994-2005. |
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0040 *** |
E Smith |
Australian enterprises’ use of apprenticeships and traineeships to meet specific labour shortages |
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Paper not available |
T O Fraser |
Abstract only: New Zealand Industry Training Organisations’ contribution to the supply of and demand for skills |
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0044 *** |
I H Falk, J Guenther |
Characteristics of Communities of Practice: Would the real Community of Practice please stand up! |
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0045 *** |
J Guenther, A Arnott, I Falk |
Partners in practice: Does the national VET rhetoric connect with community reality? |
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0046 *** |
S Black, J Balatti, I Falk |
Reframing adult literacy and numeracy: A social capital perspective |
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Paper not available |
S Hase, T Boon Hou, E Goh |
Abstract only: Developing Learner Capability Through Action Research: From Pedagogy to Heutagogy in the Workplace |
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0048 *** |
AM Green, E Smith |
Making choices: Exploring influences on post-school career pathways |
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0049 *** |
A M Green |
Following through: Longitudinal research into new VET in School teachers with an industry background |
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0050 *** |
P J Ellicott |
Negotiating a VET Teacher Education Practicum in Rural and Isolated Areas. |
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0054 |
D L Anderson |
Globalisation, training packages and private providers: emerging tensions in national VET policy |
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Paper not available |
H Spiers |
It’s all about Relationships: how can institutions better support indigenous students? |
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0056 *** |
J. A. Willis, D Anderson |
Transitional Learning in the workplace: a current white-collar indulgence or a future norm for all workers? |
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M Fernbach, H Kimberley |
Abstract only: Research in the Middle: The link between issues and action in equity and access |
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H Azemikhah |
The 21st Century, the Competency Era and the Competency Theory |
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R Barrow, D Anderson |
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Paper not available |
G Burke, C Shah, M Long, F Ferrier |
Abstract only: Fasten seat belts! Armchair travelling through current issues in the economics of education and training. |
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Paper not available |
G Hawke |
Abstract only: Generic Skills: What’s the point? |
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0062 *** |
A Smith |
The emergence of learning and development in Australian enterprises. |
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0063 *** |
C J Gallagher, D L Anderson |
Adult learning for sustainable development: a review of current trends and future developments in work-related learning |
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0064 *** |
B L Pritchard, D L Anderson |
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning and young people in TAFE: A welcome challenge or weary acceptance? |
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Paper not available |
R.E. Pickersgill |
Abstract only: The new Tolpuddle Martyrs: VET practitioners and practice in the new industrial relations of training |
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Paper not available |
R.E. Pickersgill, P. Rushbrook |
Symposium: VET history has a past: does it have a future? |
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P Roberts, W Cross, L Shang |
Review of delivery of the Certificate III Electrotechnology (Systems Electrician) program in order to improve pass rates in Electrical License assessment. |
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Paper not available |
S. Dawe, A. Averis |
Abstract only: The challenge of small business and VET: Evidence for policy and practice from NCVER’s systematic review of research. |
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0073 |
M.F. Kell |
Based on experience: Teaching and learning on the factory floor |
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Paper not available |
M Brown |
Abstract only: Developing innovative and sustainable pedagogies for vocational learning |
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0077 *** |
P Wadick |
Learning safety: What next? The case for a learning circle approach. |
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0084*** |
L.Barratt-Pugh |
Investigating ‘Wellbeing’ as a platform for development: outcomes from the WA Public Service professional. |