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Full-Text Articles in Education
Buried Or Not? What’S Happened To Numeracy?, David Tout
Buried Or Not? What’S Happened To Numeracy?, David Tout
David (Dave) Tout
International surveys reveal a worrying decline in adult numeracy development. Dave Tout makes the case for a renewed focus.
Session A - Quality And Equity In Vocational Education And Training (Vet), Sheldon Rothman, David Curtis, Lori Hocking, David Tout
Session A - Quality And Equity In Vocational Education And Training (Vet), Sheldon Rothman, David Curtis, Lori Hocking, David Tout
David (Dave) Tout
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Don't Subtract Numeracy, David Tout
Don't Subtract Numeracy, David Tout
David (Dave) Tout
The development of adults’ core skills for work and life requires attention to language and literacy, but numeracy counts as well, says Dave Tout.
Making A Difference In Developing Countries, David Tout
Making A Difference In Developing Countries, David Tout
David (Dave) Tout
The work of ACER in education is making the difference in educational outcomes for students across the world, particularly in developing countries.
Vocational Education And Training In Australia : Facing The Challenges Of Core Skills In Australia, Dave Tout
Vocational Education And Training In Australia : Facing The Challenges Of Core Skills In Australia, Dave Tout
David (Dave) Tout
The Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector is responsible for education and training for work. It has a well-established national system of endorsed and accredited training and curriculum through training packages. There is a national qualifications framework which applies across the different tertiary sectors (higher and VET) through the Australian Qualifications Framework, and qualifications are transportable across states and sectors. There is industry input and co-ordination to training/training packages through industry skills councils. The qualifications undergo regular reviews and there are nationally agreed standards for training organisations. There are a variety of providers, called Registered Training Organisations (RTOs); these …