TAFE NSW VET Pedagogy Project
Is there such a thing as a unique VET pedagogy?
How could VET pedagogy help TAFE teachers?
Recognition of the need for a VET pedagogy led TAFE NSW to initiate a series of projects in this area starting in 2003 and continuing to the present.
For an extensive range of resources also browse the VET PEDAGOGY index.
2006
This year the VET Pedagogy focuses on the following areas:
- An updated literature review on VET Pedagogy has been developed in the style of Conversation starter resources by ICVET and Charles Sturt University (see Project publications).
- Commentary on the new and emerging thinking and practices in workplace learning will be provided through articles on the ICVET website.
Project Publications
Work based learning and communities of practice LITERATURE REVIEW | eZine November 2006
Equity and Diversity considerations LITERATURE REVIEW | eZine August 2006
Discipline specific pedagogy LITERATURE REVIEW | eZine August 2006
Young Learners – Different contexts, different learners LITERATURE REVIEW | eZine May 2006
Classroom Behaviour and Management – Different contexts, different learners LITERATURE REVIEW | eZine May 2006
Understanding learning at work - What does the literature tell us about different types of ‘knowing’? THINKPIECE | eZine February 2006
Emerging practices in workplace learning PROJECT PROFILE | eZine November 2005
2004/5
Accommodating learner needs in a VET context
was the focus of the project work which consisted of:
- Current thinking on learning styles literature reviewed as it relates to the VET context,
- More exemplars identified through a series of nine TAFE NSW teacher interviews, and
- A new resource developed to encourage practitioner discussion and sharing around this theme.
Project Publications
Are learning styles all they’re cracked up to be? REVIEW | eZine August 2005
Accommodating Learning Styles and Characteristics in TAFE PROJECT PROFILE | eZine August 2005
Accommodating Learner Needs in TAFE NSW - Conversation Starter Pack (This includes a literature review of learning styles.)
TAFE Teacher interviews from a range of teaching areas identified key pedagogical challenges and strategies that teachers are using to take into account their learners' backgrounds, needs and styles. These were featured in the eZine throughout the year.
BOOTE, Jeanne 2005, Learners with physical disabilities discover their learning needs
TAFE NSW VET Pedagogy Project, 2005 | LEARNING APPROACHES
CARTER, Susan 2005, Flexibility and pastoral care for Office Admin learners
TAFE NSW VET Pedagogy Project, 2005 | APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS
COLLINS, Brigitte 2005, Catering to a range of student needs
TAFE NSW VET Pedagogy Project, 2005 | BLENDED LEARNING
JONES, Alison 2005, Accommodating individual needs and inclusion
TAFE NSW VET Pedagogy Project, 2005 | WORKPLACE LEARNING | ASSESSMENT
MILLIKEN, Noelene 2005, Indigenous students need whole picture learning
TAFE NSW VET Pedagogy Project, 2005 | INDIGENOUS LEARNING
TROOD, Cliff 2005, The challenge of remaining flexible
TAFE NSW VET Pedagogy Project, 2005 | BLENDED LEARNING
2003
2003 VET Theory into Practice: TAFE NSW VET Teaching and Learning Project
Outcomes of this project consisted of:
- A major review of the current literature on vocational training,
- An annotated bibliography of major writings in this area, and
- A series of case studies of innovative and excellent practice from Australian VET teachers.
Project Publications
2003 VET Theory into Practice - TAFE NSW VET Teaching and Learning Project:
- Part A Literature Review (PDF 209 KB)
- Part B Annotated Bibliography (PDF 156 KB)
- Part C Case Studies, Australian Exemplars (PDF 426 KB) 24 examples of innovative and excellent VET practice in different industry areas