The digital revolution is rapidly transforming the world of work and the skills profiles of many occupations. The pace of change necessitates continuous skilling and reskilling, through lifelong learning. Traditional models of TVET which view formal training as terminal will not prepare workers for the constantly evolving world of work in an age…

This document is organized in three volumes and aims to cater to the diverse needs of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)-related institutions. From their unique perspectives, the document explores and examines the three I's process: the timely and accurate identification of new qualifications and competencies (NQCs), their…

This document is organized in three volumes and aims to cater to the diverse needs of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)-related institutions. From their unique perspectives, the document explores and examines the three I's process: the timely and accurate identification of new qualifications and competencies (NQCs), their…

This paper presents the findings from a collaborative inquiry research study that explored instructors' perspectives and students' perceptions of an innovative ten-day graduate level human rights education course for educators. The course was the result of a partnership between the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba and the…

The article "Authentic learning for pre-service teachers in a technology-rich environment" (Latham & Carr, 2012) appeared in the "Journal of Learning Design," Volume 5, Issue 1 in 2012. Since writing this paper three years ago, the authors reflect upon and brainstorm what they describe here as a radically revised approach.…

In this paper, the author asks what education policy might look like in the United States if it was based on the experience of its most successful competitors. He relies on research conducted by a team assembled by the National Center on Education and the Economy, at the request of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),…

This paper shares the findings from a three year Participatory Action Research Study around the selection, implementation and effectiveness of educational technologies for enhancing learning in a Teacher Education subject for second year pre-service primary teachers. The innovative Project-Based subject is described using a critical lens. The…

This collection of articles examines fundamental issues and proposes basic changes needed in teacher education. The articles are grouped into three sections: part 1, "The Context and Objectives of Teacher Education"; part 2, "Some Innovative Programs"; and part 3, "Future Directions." Part 1 includes articles which…

The International Handbook of Teacher and School Development brings together a collection of research and evidence-based authoritative writings which focus on international teacher and school development. Drawing on research from 18 countries across 7 continents, the 40 chapters are grouped into 10 themes which represent key aspects of teacher and…

This monograph, designed to stimulate national discussion, pictures "teacher education as it is" by indicating problems as deans and heads of departments see them, and by reporting innovative practices by which various universities are attempting to resolve some problems. The main sources of this information were university calendars,…

This study was undertaken to discover the extent to which Canadian teacher education institutions were adopting proposals for change and innovation. A 10-section questionnaire (included in the document) was developed. Three sections are open-ended questions; the remaining seven are 1) planning and administration, 2) overall program design, 3)…

The effects of an experimental, interdisciplinary, outdoor education program on selected students enrolled in a 2-year elementary teacher preparation program were measured. The sample consisted of 76 second year students; 39 students in a naturally assembled class were the control group, and 37 in another class were the experimental group. The…

Describes a pilot project in the schools of Edmonton, Alberta (Canada), where the model of teachers-as-researchers encourages teachers to explore aspects of their own teaching and question their practices. It is seen as a form of professional development allowing teachers to develop their own theories and enhance their teaching skills. (MD)

Case studies of the training of adult educators are presented including programs in Thailand, Nepal, New Zealand, Brazil, Zambia, Philippines, Canada, and Europe. (CT)

Examines whether Canadians see a need for change in their public schools and the role of educational technologists in the change process. Three strategies to help educational technologists improve K-12 education are suggested: school system reorganization; teacher training; and the diffusion/adoption approach (i.e., acting as external change…