Location
Hong Kong Conventional & Exhibition Centre
Source Publication
IVETA 2000 Conference Proceedings
Description
In this paper the proposition that vocational education research ought to have a greater impact on theory and practice is explored. The development of a new approach in Australia is outlined. This approach is based on three key elements. First, was a deliberate strategy over the past decade to increase the amount of research being undertaken. Second were steps taken to improve the relevance of that research to policy development and decision making processes. Third is a variety of ways now being instigated to ensure the utilisation of that research by various stakeholders in the vocational education and training sector. The key message is that doing research is only half the job.
Document Type
Conference Paper
Recommended Citation
Robinson, C.,& Hayman, S. (2000). Doing the research is only half the job: the impact of vet research on decision-making. IVETA 2000 Conference Proceedings. Retrieved from https://repository.vtc.edu.hk/ive-adm-others-iveta/2000/skills/5
Doing the research is only half the job: the impact of vet research on decision-making
Hong Kong Conventional & Exhibition Centre
In this paper the proposition that vocational education research ought to have a greater impact on theory and practice is explored. The development of a new approach in Australia is outlined. This approach is based on three key elements. First, was a deliberate strategy over the past decade to increase the amount of research being undertaken. Second were steps taken to improve the relevance of that research to policy development and decision making processes. Third is a variety of ways now being instigated to ensure the utilisation of that research by various stakeholders in the vocational education and training sector. The key message is that doing research is only half the job.