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Leith, Meaghan – National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 2012
Building the research capacity of the vocational education and training (VET) sector is a key concern for the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). To assist with this objective, NCVER supported an academic scholarship program, whereby VET practitioners are sponsored to undertake university study at honours, master's, or…
Descriptors: Employment, Second Language Programs, Doctoral Degrees, Scholarships
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Davis, Matt; Kiely, Richard; Askham, James – Studies in the Education of Adults, 2009
This article describes an innovative continuing professional development (CPD) programme for experienced English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers, and a research study into its impact. The programme incorporates the principles of Practitioner Research (PR) and focuses in particular on the skills of data analysis and situated…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Programs
Eaton, Sarah Elaine – Online Submission, 2006
The phenomenon of marketing in educational institutions has been critically examined by Vining, Topor (2001) and Sevier (1986, 1996). However, no studies have yet been undertaken to examine the marketing of language programs in public education. A timely study is needed to examine the promotion of a recent educational program: the Alberta…
Descriptors: Critical Theory, Language Role, Foreign Countries, Public Education