Learners and their workplaces: towards a strategic model of flexible delivery of training in the workplace

References

• Atkinson , R. and McBeath , C. , eds. Open Learning and New Technology – Conference Proceedings . Murdoch University: Australian Society for Educational Technology .
   Google Scholar
• Beckett , D. Disembodied Learning – How Flexible Delivery Shoots VET in the Foot: well, sort of . paper presented to the NET* Working Online Conference , Adelaide : EdNAVET Advisory Group .
   Google Scholar
• Berryman , S. E. 1991 . Solutions , Washington, DC : National Council on Vocational Education .
   Google Scholar
• Billett , S. R. 1993 . Authenticity and a Culture of Practice . Australian and New Zealand Journal of Vocational Education Research , 2 : 1 – 29 .
   Google Scholar
• Billett , S. R. 1994 . Situated Learning – a Workplace Experience . Australian Journal of Adult and Community Education , 34 : 112 – 130 .
   Google Scholar
• Billett , S. R. 1996 . Situated Learning: bridging sociocultural and cognitive theorising . Learning and Instruction , 6 : 263 – 280 .
   Google Scholar
• Billett , S. R. and Rose , J. 1996 . “ Developing Conceptual Knowledge in the Workplace ” . In Learning in the Workplace: tourism and hospitality , Edited by: Stevenson , J. Brisbane : Griffith University: Centre for Learning and Work Research .
   Google Scholar
• Boote , J. 1998 . Learning to Learn in Vocational Education and Training: are students and teachers ready for it? . Australian and New Zealand Journal of Vocational Education Research , 6 : 59 – 86 .
   Google Scholar
• Brew , A. and Wright , T. 1990 . Changing Teaching Styles . Distance Education , 11 : 183 – 212 .
   Google Scholar
• Brockett , R. G. and Hiemstra , R. 1991 . Self-direction in Adult Learning: perspectives on theory, research, and practice , London : Routledge .
   Google Scholar
• Brooker , R. and Butler , J. 1997 . The Learning Context within the Workplace: as perceived by apprentices and their workplace trainers . Journal of Vocational Education and Training , 49 : 487 – 510 .
   Google Scholar
• Brown , J. S. , Collins , A. and Duguid , P. 1989 . Situated Cognition and the Culture of Learning . Educational Researcher , 18 : 32 – 42 .
   Google Scholar
• Caine , R. and Caine , G. 1991 . Making Connections: teaching and the human brain , Alexandria : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development .
   Google Scholar
• Calder , J. and McCollum , A. 1998 . Open and Flexible Learning in Vocational Education and Training , London : Kogan Page .
   Google Scholar
• Calder , J. , McCollum , A. , Morgan , A. and Thorpe , M. 1995 . Learning Effectiveness of Open and Flexible Learning in Vocational Education , Sheffield : Department for Education and Employment . Research Series No. 58
   Google Scholar
• Candy , P. C. 1991 . “ Reframing Research into ‘Self-direction’ in Adult Education: a constructivist perspective ” . In Self-direction in Adult Learning: perspectives on theory, research, and practice , Edited by: Brockett , R. G. and Hiemstra , R. London : Routledge . Doctoral dissertation, University of British Columbia
   Google Scholar
• Collins , A. 1991 . “ Cognitive Apprenticeship and Educational Technology' ” . In Educational Values and Cognitive Instruction: implications for reform , Edited by: Idol , L. and Jones , B. F. Hillsdale : Erlbaum Associates .
   Google Scholar
• Collins , A. , Hawkins , J. and Carver , S. M. 1991 . “ A cognitive apprenticeship for disadvantaged students ” . In Teaching Advanced Skills to At-risk Students , Edited by: Means , B. , Chelmer , C. and Knapps , M. S. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass .
   Google Scholar
• Cornford , I. and Gunn , D. 1998 . Work-based Learning of Commercial Cookery Apprentices in the New South Wales Hospitalities Industry . Journal of Vocational Education and Training , 50 : 549 – 568 .
   Google Scholar
• Evans , T. 2000 . “ Flexible Delivery and Flexible Learning: developing flexible learners? ” . In Flexible Learning, Human Resource and Organisational Development , Edited by: Jakupec , V. and Garrick , J. 211 – 224 . London : Routledge .
   Google Scholar
• Farmer , J. A. Jr. , Buckmaster , A. and LeGrand , B. 1992 . Cognitive Apprenticeship . New Directions in Adult and Continuing Education , 55 : 41 – 49 .
   Google Scholar
• Fuller , A. 1996 . Modern Apprenticeship, Process and Learning: some emerging issues . Journal of Vocational Education and Training , 48 : 229 – 248 .
   Google Scholar
• Harris , R. and Volet , S. Developing Competence through Work-based Learning Processes and Practices: a case studies approach . October, November 30, 1 . paper presented at the third annual ANTARAC Conference , Melbourne
   Google Scholar
• Harris , R. , Willis , P. , Simons , M. and Underwood , F. 1998 . Learning the Job , Adelaide : National Centre for Vocational Education Research .
   Google Scholar
• Hayton , G. Skill Formation in the Construction Industry . July 1-2 . paper presented to the Conference , Griffith University .
   Google Scholar
• Kember , D. 1995 . Open Learning Courses for Adults: a model of student progress , Englewood Cliffs : Educational Technology Publications .
   Google Scholar
• Lave , J. and Wenger , E. 1991 . Situated Learning – Legitimate Peripheral Participation , Cambridge : Cambridge University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Manning , B. H. and Payne , B. D. 1996 . Self-talk for Teachers and Students: metacognitive strategies for personal and classroom use , Boston : Allyn and Bacon .
   Google Scholar
• Marland , P. , Patching , W. and Putt , I. 1992 . Learning from Text: glimpses inside the minds of distance learners , Townsville : James Cook University of North Queensland .
   Google Scholar
• McKavanagh , C. W. 1996 . “ Comparison of Classroom and Workplace Learning Environments ” . In Learning in the Workplace: tourism and hospitality , Edited by: Stevenson , J. Brisbane : Griffith University .
   Google Scholar
• Mezirow , J. 1991 . Transformative Dimensions of Adult Learning , San Francisco : Jossey Bass .
   Google Scholar
• Mitchell , J. Effective Professional Development in Flexible Delivery: findings from two national projects . September . paper presented to the Biennial Forum of the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia , Geelong : Deakin University .
   Google Scholar
• Oddi , L. F. 1987 . Perspectives on Self-directed Learning . Adult Education Quarterly , 38 : 21 – 31 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pea , R. D. 1993 . Learning Scientific Concepts through Material and Social Activities: conversational analysis meets conceptual change . Educational Psychologist , 28 : 165 – 177 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Peoples , K. , Robinson , P. and Calvert , J. 1997 . From Desk to Disk: staff development for VET staff in flexible delivery , Brisbane : Australian National Training Authority .
   Google Scholar
• Rogoff , B. and Lave , J. , eds. 1994 . Everyday Cognition: its development in social context , Cambridge : Harvard University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Sadler-smith , E. , Down , S. and Lean , J. 2000 . ‘Modern’ Learning Methods: rhetoric and reality . Personnel Review , 29 : 474 – 490 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Smith , P. J. 1997 . “ Flexible Delivery and Industry Training: learning styles and learning contexts ” . In Open, Flexible and Distance Learning: education in the 21st century , Edited by: Osborne , J. , Roberts , D. and Walker , J. Launceston : University of Tasmania .
   Google Scholar
• Smith , P. J. 2000a . Flexible Delivery and Apprentice Training: preferences, problems and challenges . Journal of Vocational Education and Training , 52 : 483 – 502 .
   Google Scholar
• Smith , P. J. 2000b . Preparedness for Flexible Delivery Among Vocational Learners . Distance Education , 21 : 29 – 48 .
   Google Scholar
• Smith , P. J. 2000c . Preparing for Flexible Delivery in Industry: learners and their workplaces. , Victoria, Australia : Deakin University . Unpublished PhD Dissertation
   Google Scholar
• Smith , P. J. 2001 . Technology Student Learning Preferences and the Design of Flexible Learning Programmes . Instructional Science , 29 : 237 – 254 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Smith , P. J. 2002 . Workplace Learning and Flexible Delivery paper under review for publication
   Google Scholar
• Unwin , L. and Wellington , J. 1995 . Reconstructing the Work-based Route: lessons from the Modern Apprenticeship . Vocational Aspect of Education , 47 : 337 – 352 .
   Google Scholar
• Vygotsky , L. S. 1978 . Mind in Society – the Development of Higher Psychological Processes , Cambridge : Harvard University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Warner , D. , Christie , G. and Choy , S. 1998 . The Readiness of the VET Sector for Flexible Delivery Including On-line Learning , Brisbane : Australian National Training Authority .
   Google Scholar
• Welton , M. 1991 . Toward Development Work: the workplace as a learning environment , Geelong : Deakin University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Young , M. F. 1993 . Instructional Design for Situated Learning . Educational Technology Research and Development , 41 : 43 – 58 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar