Balancing the seesaw : the ups and downs of delivering vocational training programmes
Davies, Kath; Kestle, Linda; Laing, Neil; Bryan, A.
Date
2019-11-29Citation:
Davies, K., Kestle, L., Laing, N., & Bryan, A. (2019, November). Balancing the seesaw – the ups and downs of delivering vocational training programmes. Paper presented at “Talking Teaching 2019, Diverse Learners, Inclusive Teaching” (Ako Aotearoa Academy of Tertiary Teaching Excellence), Unitec Institute of Technology, AucklandPermanent link to Research Bank record:
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/4899Abstract
Developing training programmes in partnership with industry is a rich and rewarding endeavour
Context - partnership between Unitec and Hawkins
Programme framework
Challenge: Learner diversity - cadets
Challenge: Learner diversity - managers
Balance: Peer learning
Challenge: Organisational commitment
Balance: Maintaining relationships
Challenge: Academic vs industry expectations
Balance: Openness and responsiveness
Challenge: Administrative requirements
Balance: Frameworks and flexibility
Good news stories and anecdotes
Conclusions