Take care in the VET goldrush
By Dani Cooper | 20th February, 2012 | Features, Teaching, Top Stories, VET, |
If you are building a pathway, you need a map. At least that is the clear finding of research into how to create successful pathways from vocational education training into higher education. Across Australia, universities, private providers and vocational training More..
By Dani Cooper | 20th February, 2012 | Features, Teaching, Top Stories, VET, |
If you are building a pathway, you need a map. At least that is the clear finding of research into how to create successful pathways from vocational education training into higher education. Across Australia, universities, private providers and vocational training More..
Data linkage to assist policy making
By Sinan Gemici | 20th February, 2012 | Analysis, Management, News, Research, | Evidence-based policy implies a deep understanding of the world, which in turn requires data – lots of data. In education and training we need detailed information on young people; their family and community background, physical health, psycho-social development, as well More..
By Sinan Gemici | 20th February, 2012 | Analysis, Management, News, Research, | Evidence-based policy implies a deep understanding of the world, which in turn requires data – lots of data. In education and training we need detailed information on young people; their family and community background, physical health, psycho-social development, as well More..
Poor doesn’t mean expensive
By Andrea Simpson And Kerry Ferguson | 20th February, 2012 | Analysis, Comment, Management, News, Research, Top Stories, |
A study casts doubt on the belief that students from disadvantaged backgrounds use up more resources at university. Recent research at La Trobe University’s Equity and Student Services Division questions whether the current costs of educating low socio-economic status (SES) students are higher than for their peers. Over More..
By Andrea Simpson And Kerry Ferguson | 20th February, 2012 | Analysis, Comment, Management, News, Research, Top Stories, |
A study casts doubt on the belief that students from disadvantaged backgrounds use up more resources at university. Recent research at La Trobe University’s Equity and Student Services Division questions whether the current costs of educating low socio-economic status (SES) students are higher than for their peers. Over More..
Measurement tools outdated
By Bill MacGillivray | 20th February, 2012 | Comment, Management, News, Top Stories, |
Regional universities, with a very different mix of students, will be at a disadvantage when compared with metropolitan institutions writes Bill MacGillivray In December the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) released a set of discussion papers on More..
By Bill MacGillivray | 20th February, 2012 | Comment, Management, News, Top Stories, |
Regional universities, with a very different mix of students, will be at a disadvantage when compared with metropolitan institutions writes Bill MacGillivray In December the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) released a set of discussion papers on More..
Casual staff and academic freedom
By Annette Blackwell | 20th February, 2012 | Analysis, Features, Management, News, | The growing use of contract and casual staff in higher education globally raises public interest issues, and a crucial one is academic freedom, says an international education expert. David Robinson, the associate executive director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers More..
By Annette Blackwell | 20th February, 2012 | Analysis, Features, Management, News, | The growing use of contract and casual staff in higher education globally raises public interest issues, and a crucial one is academic freedom, says an international education expert. David Robinson, the associate executive director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers More..
VET pushes for post-study work rights
By Susan Woodward | 20th February, 2012 | International, News, Top Stories, VET, |
Post-study work rights for international students at Australian universities must be extended to VET, say the sector’s peak bodies. The Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) and TAFE Directors Australia (TDA) say new post-study visa arrangements, which came into More..
By Susan Woodward | 20th February, 2012 | International, News, Top Stories, VET, |
Post-study work rights for international students at Australian universities must be extended to VET, say the sector’s peak bodies. The Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) and TAFE Directors Australia (TDA) say new post-study visa arrangements, which came into More..
Victoria University researcher sounds alarm on nursing skill mix
By Linda Belardi | 20th February, 2012 | Features, News, Research, VET, | Victorian aged care facilities have reduced the number of registered nurses employed in the sector following revised legislation which has allowed enrolled nurses to administer medication. Russell Freemantle, a PhD research student at Victoria University is conducting the first-ever research into More..
By Linda Belardi | 20th February, 2012 | Features, News, Research, VET, | Victorian aged care facilities have reduced the number of registered nurses employed in the sector following revised legislation which has allowed enrolled nurses to administer medication. Russell Freemantle, a PhD research student at Victoria University is conducting the first-ever research into More..
Deliver quality, or don’t take the money
By John Mitchell | 20th February, 2012 | Analysis, Comment, Finance, Management, News, VET, | A leading private provider talks about his concern about funds flowing to inappropriate providers In recent months Skills Victoria’s experimentation with market-based VET funding has been questioned in this column by tertiary education minister, Chris Evans, the National Party Minister More..
By John Mitchell | 20th February, 2012 | Analysis, Comment, Finance, Management, News, VET, | A leading private provider talks about his concern about funds flowing to inappropriate providers In recent months Skills Victoria’s experimentation with market-based VET funding has been questioned in this column by tertiary education minister, Chris Evans, the National Party Minister More..
Work and study, it’s all academic
By Stuart Middleton | 20th February, 2012 | Comment, VET, | The raising of standards for vocational studies seems a good idea to some but may make them less accessible. I have no understanding why it is so. Perhaps it is because we have two arms, two legs, two eyes, two More..
By Stuart Middleton | 20th February, 2012 | Comment, VET, | The raising of standards for vocational studies seems a good idea to some but may make them less accessible. I have no understanding why it is so. Perhaps it is because we have two arms, two legs, two eyes, two More..
New subject strengthens link to internships
By Kirsty Mitchell | 13th February, 2012 | Comment, Research, Teaching, | Bond University has launched its new subject to prepare students for the workplace and is already getting some good feedback. The Bond University Professional Practice Program (BUPPP) originated from the need to create a subject for students to undertake in More..
By Kirsty Mitchell | 13th February, 2012 | Comment, Research, Teaching, | Bond University has launched its new subject to prepare students for the workplace and is already getting some good feedback. The Bond University Professional Practice Program (BUPPP) originated from the need to create a subject for students to undertake in More..
A BUPPP on the way to the work
By Annette Blackwell | 13th February, 2012 | News, Teaching, VET, |
One university has introduced an innovative program to prepare their graduates for the workplace. There is growing pressure on universities and other tertiary education providers to develop strategies to meet the demands of business and industry for job-ready graduates. Defining what More..
By Annette Blackwell | 13th February, 2012 | News, Teaching, VET, |
One university has introduced an innovative program to prepare their graduates for the workplace. There is growing pressure on universities and other tertiary education providers to develop strategies to meet the demands of business and industry for job-ready graduates. Defining what More..
Finding funds for outback digs
By Claire Smith | 13th February, 2012 | Comment, Research, |
The cost of research for archaeology and anthropology could be reduced by tapping money that mining companies pay for cultural heritage compliance, writes Claire Smith. Recent changes to grants programs run by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the Australian More..
By Claire Smith | 13th February, 2012 | Comment, Research, |
The cost of research for archaeology and anthropology could be reduced by tapping money that mining companies pay for cultural heritage compliance, writes Claire Smith. Recent changes to grants programs run by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the Australian More..
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