Abstract
![CDATA[This paper explores ways of rethinking the translations of national competency standards programs and the linkages between neoliberal reforms in vocational education and training [VET], public services and training/learning practices in organisations. Using the governmentality perspective of neo-Foucauldians, it presents a useful way of analysing these translations and linkages and provides new understandings of the neoliberal reforms and ways in which workers are governed at a distance through assemblages of governmental strategies. It explores the failure of attempts to introduce competency standards in a particular site - child protection work - and the challenges and resistances provided by alternative authorities, in this case, the 'professions'.]]
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Vocational Learning: Transitions, Interrelationships, Partnerships and Sustainable Futures: Proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference, Gold Coast, Queensland, 5-7 December, 2005 |
Publisher | Australian Academic Press |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Print) | 187537860X |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Event | International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training - Duration: 5 Dec 2005 → … |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training |
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Period | 5/12/05 → … |
Keywords
- vocational education
- occupational training
- competency-based education
- child welfare
- neoliberalism