Quality is the key: Critical issues in teaching, learning and assessment in vocational education and training

Supporting vocational education and training providers in building capability for the future Catch the latest news on releases and events Access links to related sites NCVER The views and opinions expressed in this document are those of the author/project team and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government, state and territory governments or NCVER Quality is the key Critical issues in teaching, learning and assessment in vocational education and training Publisher's note Additional information relating to this research is available in the following support documents: ! Critical issues: A literature review on teaching, learning and assessment in vocational education and training ! Complexities and opportunities: A discussion paper on critical issues in teaching, learning and assessment in vocational education and training ! Quality: A critical issue in teaching, learning and assessment in vocational and further education—A three-country comparison ! VET networked for quality: A description of a selection of VET networks and how they contribute to building and promoting good practice in teaching, learning and assessment ! Demonstrating quality: Fifteen case studies of good practice in VET The views and opinions expressed in this document are those of the author/project team and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government, state and territory governments or NCVER. Education and Training Research and Evaluation (NVETRE) Program. These grants are awarded to organisations through a competitive process, in which NCVER does not participate. The Consortium Research Program is part of the NVETRE program. The NVETRE program is coordinated and managed by NCVER, on behalf of the Australian Government and state and territory governments, with funding provided through the Department of Education, Science and Training. This program is based upon priorities approved by ministers with responsibility for vocational education and training (VET). This research aims to improve policy and practice in the VET sector. For further information about the program go to the NCVER website 2 Quality is the key: Critical issues in teaching, learning and assessment in VET Foreword This research report is one of the products of a nationally based research consortium: Supporting vocational education and training providers in building capability for the future. Effective vocational education and training (VET) providers and practitioners are key to meeting Australia's changing vocational skill needs and ensuring that employers and individuals alike get the training they deserve. This means that practitioners need skills which make them effective in a potentially …