EDUC6214

Policy Contexts of Vocational, Adult & Community Education

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005

This course focuses on the broader policy contexts of vocational, adult and community education in the global environment. It identifies international trends and issues, providing critical analysis of the issues and how these issues may be addressed, with relevance to the local context.

Objectives Students will be able to:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current policy contexts in vocational, adult and community education
Critically review the current policy issues facing the global context of vocational, adult and community education
Demonstrate an understanding of how the broader policy issues affect the local context
Identify current policy trends in the global context
Content Policy contexts
National Training approaches
Competency based training
Workplace change
Training reform
Workplace learning
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge NA
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : Paper Based
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Integrated Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Assignment 1: 2000 words 40%
Essays / Written Assignments Assignment 2. 3000 words 60%
Contact Hours Integrated Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks