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2000

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From 20th Century Education And Training To 21st Century Skills Enhancement, Archibald M. Fleming Aug 2000

From 20th Century Education And Training To 21st Century Skills Enhancement, Archibald M. Fleming

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

This paper examines the impact of ICT on the evolution of the learning process, in particular, the way that 'passive' education has adapted to become more 'active' participative learning. The growth of corporate learning accelerated by developments in ICT is making a major contribution to this evolutionary process and is posing various problems for traditional educational institutions.


The Impact Of Globalisation And The Changing Nature Of Work On Vocational Education And Training, Chris Robinson Aug 2000

The Impact Of Globalisation And The Changing Nature Of Work On Vocational Education And Training, Chris Robinson

International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

The world is changing fast these days. Globalisation of economies and rapid technological change critically affects all countries. The education and training systems in all countries have had difficulties in keeping up with the pace of change, yet it is vital that they do so. Some of the key technical skills we will need in 20 years time do not yet exist. This poses tremendous problems and challenges for the provision of education and training (VET). Several new research studies released by the Australian National Centre for Vocational Education Research have examined the implications of the globalisation and the changing …