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Assessing
- Resource kit for Assessors (pdf document) - NCVER: Maximising confidence in assessment decision making
This resource contains practical material to help assessors maintain the quality of their assessment systems. It includes an overview of how registered training organisations can develop a validation or moderation process, and a range of checklists that assessors can use as part of the assessment review process. - International Centre for VET Teaching and Learning (TAFE NSW)
- RON is the RPL Online Network . The network is about providing a supportive environment for anyone interested in recognition of prior learning. You can choose your level of participation. You can join weekly online discussions, attend or view face to face forums, view current RPL resources and more.
- E-Portfolios for RPL Assessment Website. Please see the attached E-portfolios for RPL Assessment Report which details the key findings on current engagement of e-portfolios in the Recognition of Prior Learning process in the Vocational Education and Training Sector.
Free Assessment Tools
- Resource Generator
Assessment guides, Teaching & Learning guides and RPL resources are available for national units of competency.
Research
- VOCED
VOCED is a research database for technical and vocational education and training. It is an international database of research abstracts with a special focus on Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
Personal Development
- Life Long Learning
Tools, knowledge, resources and inspiration to help you consciously, passionately and powerfully create the life you want through a philosophy of lifelong learning. - Free Ed.net.au
Free online courses in all major vocational and academic areas. All courses are provided free of charge--no hidden fees, no books to buy, no gimmicks or tricks.
Vet in Schools
- Vet Network Australia
VET in Schools teachers check this out.
Voc Ed Learning Group (VELG)
- Voc Ed Learning Group (VELG) was formed in 2002 by Michelle Weaver to provide professional development and consulting services to vocational education staff in registered training organisations.
- VELG regularly conducts professional development on numerous VET Topics and AQTF compliance issues in all Australian States and Territories.
- VELG also provides a personal consulting service to all VET organisations and staff.
- www.velg.com.au
Research on VET capabilities
- The Consortium Research Program: supporting vocational education and training providers in building capability for the future is a high-level research program driven by a consortium of expert Australian researchers. It has won competitive funding from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) for a program of 9 extensive and interlinked research activities over 2 years. These research activities will provide the evidence on which to base decisions for the future of the VET workforce and which will support workforce change.
- http://www.consortiumresearchprogram.net.au
The Flexible Learning Framework
- Here you will find the latest e learning news and developments, as well as links to our many products, resources and support networks.
- http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/flx/go
General
- Free Translator
The best free on-line language translation service - just type in the words in English. - businessballs.com
Free materials, articles, and ideas for ethical, personal and organizational development, compassionate leadership, self-help and self-fulfilment. - Appreciative Enquiry
Learning Theories
- Funderstanding
Want to know about learning theories? This site has some bite-sized reference material. While you are there explore some of the other sections as well. - The Encyclopedia of Informal Education
The encyclopaedia of informal education has explanations of many learning theories and their sources. - Experiential Learning