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OctoberVETSydney 20 October
Clive ChappellUTS
Supporting Vocational Education and Training providers build capability for
the future
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An integrated program of research
9Dissemination
forums
1Consultations;focus groups
7Leadership
5Learning
through work
4Cultures &structures
3Teaching,learning &
assessment
8Workforce
development
6HR
practices
2Career
pathways
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RA 3
Analyzing Critical issues in Teaching Learning &
Assessment
18th September 2006
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Research Focus
Analysing critical issues in teaching, learning and assessment.
Client wants
Critical skills
Success factors
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ProductsLiterature review -trends in teaching and learning policy and practice
Discussion paper as the basis for four focus groups
Commentary on developments in England and Scotland
Description of major VET networks and how they contribute to building and promoting good practice.
• Case studies from VET that demonstrate good practice in teaching, learning and assessment
Two mini-conferences
Final research report
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MessagesQuality focus- different views re quality
•Tensions complexity v opportunity compliance v creativity & innovation
Practitioners - up-skilling for complexity & opportunity new models of PD innovative strategies - work-based
Providers - structural & cultural shifts supporting flexibility, creativity and innovation
• Partnerships & networks - key elements in the future development of
practitioners & providers
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RA 5
Investigating learning at work
18th September 2006
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Research Focus
What workplace factors inhibit or encourage learning at work?
How can we use what we know to assist RTOs make work more learning conducive?
A diagnostic tool to - identify current position- identify improvements
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Our Research
Work environment •Clear work objectives•Degree of exposure to change•Extent of feedback provided
Work process environment •Understanding org context•Appreciation of business objectives•Exp in working in different areas
Social interaction environment
•Experience of working in groups•Exposure to external professional contacts•Value org places on individuals work
Managerial environment •Managerial support for learning•Rewards•Provision of useful feedback•Degree org knowledge provided to employees
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Initial results
• Analysis of responses -4 domain model
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Public RTO A
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Job Structure ManagementEnvironment
SocialEnvironment
Work Process
All RTOs This RTOPublic RTO B
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Job Structure ManagementEnvironment
Social Environment Work Process
All RTOs This RTO
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Initial results
• Analysis of responses -4 domain model
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Branches of an RTO
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Job Structure ManagementEnvironment
SocialEnvironment
Work Process
Branch 1 Branch 2 All RTOs
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Further statistical analysis
Management and Social Environment domains - reliable
Job and Work Environment domains— not reliable
The hypothesised four-factor structure therefore is not supported
Rather a different two-factor solution provides a better interpretation
of the pattern of responses provided by RTO staff.
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Redistribution of responses
•responses - 2 domain model
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Job Complexity Organisational Environment
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All RTOs This RTO
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Job Complexity Organisational Environment
All RTOs This RTO
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What now?Statistical methods used to analyze the
original data supports the proposed 2 domain model.
We are currently trialling this model with 10 different RTOs to provide empirical evidence to support its wider use.
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What now?Once validated the tool can be used to:
1. Identify priority areas/strategies to facilitate learning at work.
2. Use the survey to provide evidence of improvement after strategies have been implemented.
3. Benchmark internally or with other RTOs.
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Implications
• evidence of effectiveness of structural/cultural shift strategies
• linking organizational and individual development goals
• Managerial role crucial for development of learning culture
• Holistic & Work based professional development models
•Encourages collaborations and networks-benchmarking