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Discover the compelling insights of 'Rethinking Tertiary Education,' a groundbreaking exploration into the future of Australia's higher education. Published in 2023 by Melbourne University Publishing, this newly released trade paperback (ISBN: 9780522879964) delves into the urgent need for reform within the current flawed education system. In a rapidly evolving post-industrial economy, acquiring essential knowledge, skills, and capabilities is crucial for every Australian's success. This thought-provoking book emphasizes the necessity of engaging with the tertiary education system not just for initial qualifications but for lifelong up-skilling and re-skilling.
Examining the existing gaps between vocational and higher education, Noonan's work outlines a comprehensive reform agenda that reflects the requirements of today's workforce. By advocating for a better recognition of skills alongside academic knowledge within the Australian Qualifications Framework, the book encourages institutions to develop fit-for-purpose courses that meet industry standards. Key components of this reform include establishing clear pathways, fostering partnerships, and redesigning curriculum and funding structures to enhance quality and relevance.
Peter Noonan, a pioneering figure in tertiary education policy, presents a visionary approach to transforming education in Australia—ensuring it meets the diverse needs of students and industries alike. Whether you are an educator, policymaker, or student, this book is an essential read for anyone dedicated to rethinking and reshaping the future of Australia’s educational landscape. Order your copy now for prompt delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780522879964
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUB
Description:
The current higher education system is flawed, so what needs to happen next?
The future of Australia as a post-industrial economy depends on how knowledge, skills and capabilities are learned and fostered. Every Australian will need to engage with the tertiary education system, both to acquire an initial qualification and to up-skill or re-skill over the course of their lives.
The time has come to address the divide between vocational and higher education and implement a reform agenda that has been in development over the last decade. This will involve reforming the Australian Qualifications Framework to give greater recognition to skills alongside knowledge, and enable the vocational and higher education sectors to design fit-for-purpose courses. It will also require reform of the pathways, partnerships, curriculum, funding and regulation and to provide the coherence, quality, navigability and relevance needed for students, providers and industry.
The central figure in the development of this policy agenda was Peter Noonan, professor of Tertiary Education at Victoria University, who sadly passed away in 2022 after forty years as Australia's leading tertiary education policy thinker and adviser to both sides of government.
Examining the existing gaps between vocational and higher education, Noonan's work outlines a comprehensive reform agenda that reflects the requirements of today's workforce. By advocating for a better recognition of skills alongside academic knowledge within the Australian Qualifications Framework, the book encourages institutions to develop fit-for-purpose courses that meet industry standards. Key components of this reform include establishing clear pathways, fostering partnerships, and redesigning curriculum and funding structures to enhance quality and relevance.
Peter Noonan, a pioneering figure in tertiary education policy, presents a visionary approach to transforming education in Australia—ensuring it meets the diverse needs of students and industries alike. Whether you are an educator, policymaker, or student, this book is an essential read for anyone dedicated to rethinking and reshaping the future of Australia’s educational landscape. Order your copy now for prompt delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780522879964
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUB
Description:
The current higher education system is flawed, so what needs to happen next?
The future of Australia as a post-industrial economy depends on how knowledge, skills and capabilities are learned and fostered. Every Australian will need to engage with the tertiary education system, both to acquire an initial qualification and to up-skill or re-skill over the course of their lives.
The time has come to address the divide between vocational and higher education and implement a reform agenda that has been in development over the last decade. This will involve reforming the Australian Qualifications Framework to give greater recognition to skills alongside knowledge, and enable the vocational and higher education sectors to design fit-for-purpose courses. It will also require reform of the pathways, partnerships, curriculum, funding and regulation and to provide the coherence, quality, navigability and relevance needed for students, providers and industry.
The central figure in the development of this policy agenda was Peter Noonan, professor of Tertiary Education at Victoria University, who sadly passed away in 2022 after forty years as Australia's leading tertiary education policy thinker and adviser to both sides of government.