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Office of Learning and Teaching
Phone: +61 3 8344 8392
Fax: +61 3 8344 8515
Email: vvolkoff@unimelb.edu.au
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Role
Veronica Volkoff is the Academic Coordinator of the Teach for Australia Project at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE). Prior to commencing this role in September 2009, Veronica worked for almost five years as a Senior Research Fellow of the Centre for Post-compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning of the MGSE (2005-2009). She is also a member of the teaching team for the Master of Education Policy (International)program that was awarded the Australian Learning and Teaching Council citation for outstanding contributions to student learning in 2009. Prior to commencing work at the University of Melbourne, Veronica was the Director of the Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) Research Centre within the School of Education at RMIT University.
During her 13 years at RMIT she completed a range of national research projects mainly focussed on equity in vocational education and training (VET) in Australia. These studies included analysis of VET policy, access, participation, outputs and outcomes in relation to VET learners, in particular, members of designated equity target groups. Veronica also developed strong knowledge of the ACE sector in Victoria through recent and current research projects, her previous role as Chair of the Northern Metropolitan Regional Council of ACFE (1996-2000) and her membership of the ACFE Board (1998-2003). While at RMIT Veronica designed, taught and coordinated postgraduate adult and vocational teacher training programs and a Master of Education by Coursework. Her international development work for AusAID, UNESCO and Chinese and Malaysian governments (1997-2005) included VET sector policy and structural reform and VET capacity building projects designed to improve the education and training opportunities and outcomes for people in South Africa, the Indian province of Sikkim and in Chongqing, China.
While at CPELL, Veronica’s research work has included:
- A study to provide guidance for improving careers education for young people aged 19 and under, a project commissioned by the The Joint Policy Unit,
Department of Innovation, Industry and Development and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria
- Review of Accountabilities and Funding of Community Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) , a project commissioned by the Youth Transitions Division, Office for Policy Research and Innovation of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria
- Analysis of Factors Contributing to Apprenticeship and Traineeship Completion, a qualitative research project to investigate the reasons for differences in completion rates, commissioned by the Office of Training and Tertiary Education of the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, Victoria.
- The Springboard Project, an Adult Community Education (ACE) practitioner research demonstration project, commissioned by the Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board, Victoria.
- Setting the scene - investigating learning outcomes with a view to the future, a project of investigative background research to objectively inform and advise research priority setting of the Adult Community and Further Education Board, commissioned by the Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board, Victoria.
- Research into the Impact of TAFE Inclusiveness Strategies, a component of the project - A Well-Skilled Future: Tailoring VET to the Emerging Labour Market, a 2 year research project being undertaken jointly by the University of Melbourne Centre for Post-compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning (CPELL) and the National Institute for Labour Studies (NILS), Adelaide for the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
- Circles of Professional Research Practice: A community studies approach to researching strategic issues in ACE, for Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board, Victoria (Round 1: July 2005 - May 2006 and Round 2: May 2006 – December 2006).
- A Community Studies Approach to Researching Strategic Issues in Adult Community Education (ACE), a three year longitudinal study of learners in the Adult Community Education sector in Victoria commissioned by the Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board, Victoria
- Youth Learning Officers Model Evaluation, for the Office of Post-Compulsory Education and Training, Government of Tasmania.
- Effective TAFE, ACE and Private Provider delivery to young people, 15-24 years old, for the Department of Education and Training, Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Learning and Employment Skills Commission (VLESC).
Veronica is a member of the teaching team for the Master of Education Policy (International) program and a coordinator of the annual three week Study Tour to three European nations.
Associations
Member, Equity Research Centre Board, Victoria
Qualifications
Teaching Areas
Master of Education Policy (International)
including contributing to the team teaching of:
Comparative Education Policy
Education Policy in Australia
Education Policy - International Study
Research
Student outcomes - cultural and linguistic, gender, socioeconomic and regional differences
Post compulsory education and training systems and structures
Vocational education and training
Education policy
Adult and community education
Student transition
Publications
RESEARCH REPORTS, BOOK CHAPTERS and JOURNAL ARTICLES
Sweet, R., Volkoff, V., Watts, A.G., Helme, S., Rice, S., Keating, J. and Pannell, S. (2009) Making Career Development Core Business, Report prepared by CPELL for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and Innovation, Industry and Regional Development.
Volkoff, V. (2009) ‘Permeating policy and practice: research into adult learning with a view to the future¬’, in P. Coare & L. Cecil (Eds.) Really useful research? Critical perspectives on evidence-based policy and practice in lifelong learning: Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the Standing Conference on University Teaching and Research in the Education of Adults (SCUTREA), Cambridge, 7-9 July, Centre for Continuing Education, University of Sussex, (pp.418-426), ISBN 978-0-904242-66-9.
Volkoff, V. & Gibson, L. (2009) Review of accountabilities and funding of Community VCAL Programs, Centre for Post-compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning, Melbourne: Report to the Youth Transitions Division, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria.
Volkoff, V. (2009) “The TVET Response to the Challenges of Sustainable Development: Towards a Synthesis” in J. Fien, R. Maclean & M.G. Park (Eds.) Work, Learning and Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges, (pp. 239-246), Springer, Dordrecht.
Zhao, J., Liu, Y. & Volkoff, V. (2009) “China: Approaches to Supporting Vocational Skills Acquisition by Displaced People in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area of Chongqing” in J. Fien, R. Maclean & M.G. Park (Eds.) Work, Learning and Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges, (pp. 361-374), Springer, Dordrecht.
Polesel, J., Keating, J. & Volkoff, V. (2008). Vocational and applied learning in Victorian Catholic schools, Melbourne: Catholic Education Commission of Victoria.
Keating, J., Volkoff, V. & Clarke, K. (2008). Literature review on critical occupations and emerging skills, Melbourne: Office of Training and Tertiary Education, Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, Victoria.
Volkoff, V., Clarke, K., & Walstab, A. (2008) The Impact of TAFE Inclusiveness Strategies, Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research, (NCVER) Adelaide.
Volkoff, V. & Jones, T. (2007) Analysis of factors contributing to apprenticeship and traineeship completion, Centre for Post-compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning, Melbourne: Report for OTTE-DIIRD Victoria.
Volkoff, V. & Walstab, A. (2007). Setting the Scene: investigating learning outcomes with a view to the future, Centre for Post-compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning, University of Melbourne, Melbourne: Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board Victoria. Published online: http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/ace/acfe/Setting_the_Sceene_Report.pdf
Liu, Y. & Volkoff, V. (2007). Equality and Policy: challenges faced by China’s education. In R. Teese, S. Lamb & M. Duru-Bellat (Eds.), International studies in educational inequality, theory and policy, Volume 3: Inequality: Educational Theory and Public Policy, (pp. 185-205), Dordrecht: Springer.
Clarke, K. & Volkoff, V. (2007). Passive, responsive or pro-active: Australian TAFE approaches to inclusiveness in VET. Refereed paper to the 10th annual AVETRA Conference, Evolution, Revolution or Status quo? The new context for VET, 11-13 April, Melbourne. Published online: http://www.avetra.org.au/publications/63-Volkoff.pdf
Volkoff, V., Walstab, A., Barker, L. & Chalk, M. (2007). ACE Circle of Professional Research Practice, Round 2 Report: A community studies approach to researching strategic issues in ACE, Melbourne: Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board Victoria. Published online: http://www.acfe.vic.gov.au/abtresearch.htm
Volkoff, V. (2007). Changing drivers, shifting trends: a decade of equity research in Australian vocational education and training (VET) 1996-2006, PhD dissertation, RMIT University.
Volkoff, V., Keating, J., Walstab, A. & Marr, B. (2006). Effective TAFE, ACE, Private Provider delivery to young people, 15-24 years old, Centre for Post-compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning, University of Melbourne, Melbourne: Department of Education and Training, Victoria. Published online: http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/publ/research/publ/Proj_11_Effective_TAFE_delivery_to_YP-rpt-v0.03.pdf
Walstab, A., Volkoff, V., & Teese, R. (2006). ACE Longitudinal Study: ACE makes a difference: building pathways, providing opportunities and creating outcomes, Melbourne: Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board Victoria. Published online: http://www.acfe.vic.gov.au/abtpub.htm
Volkoff, V., Walstab, A., Barker, L. & Chalk, M. (2006). ACE Circle of Professional Research Practice Round 1 Report: A community studies approach to researching strategic issues in ACE, Melbourne: Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board Victoria. Published online: http://www.acfe.vic.gov.au/abtresearch.htm
Volkoff, V., Walstab, A., Keating, J. & Clarke, K. (2005). Youth Learning Officers Model Evaluation, Centre for Post-compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning, University of Melbourne, Hobart: Office for Post-Compulsory Education and Training (OPCET), Tasmania.
Walstab, A., Volkoff, V. & Teese, R. (2005). ACE Connects! Building Pathways to Education, Employment and Community Engagement - ACE Longitudinal 2005 Survey, Centre for Post-compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning, University of Melbourne, Melbourne: Department of Education and Training, Victoria. Published online: http://www.acfe.vic.gov.au/abtpub.htm
McIntyre, J., Volkoff, V., Egg, M. & Solomon, N (2004). Understanding equity strategies of training providers, Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Volkoff, V. (2004). Tangled threads: issues faced by non-English speaking background people in VET. In K. Bowman (Ed.), Equity in vocational education and training: research readings (pp. 120-140), Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Volkoff, V. & Lane, S. (2003). PNG Australian Development Scholar Bridging Program Needs Research Report, Post Compulsory Education and Training Research Centre, RMIT University, Port Moresby: AusAID Papua New Guinea-Australia Targeted Training Facility (PATTAF).
Keating, J., Medrich, E., Volkoff, V. & Perry, J. (2002). Comparative study of VET systems: National Vocational Education and Training systems across three regions under pressure of change, Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Perry J., Volkoff, V., McIntyre, J. & Melville, B. (2001). Realising the Power of ACE: Professional Development for the Victorian ACE Workforce, Melbourne: Office of Employment, Training and Tertiary Education (ETTE) Victoria.
Golding, B., Davies, M. & Volkoff, V. (2000). A consolidation of ACE research: 1990-2000, Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Volkoff, V. & Golding, B. (2000). Drowning not waving: Equity target groups in the marketplace. In Learning Communities: International Journal of Adult and Vocational Learning, 1(November), 61-73.
Volkoff, V., Golding, B. & Jenkin, J. (1999). The vocational essence of ACE: the delivery of VET programs by adult and community education providers, Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Golding, B. & Volkoff, V. (1999). Creating Outcomes: individuals and groups on the VET journey, (Volume 1: The VET Journey, pp.1-189 and Volume 2: Learner Experiences by Target Group, pp.190-455) Report of a major longitudinal study of student experiences over the course of their training in Australia, Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne and Brisbane: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA).
Golding, B. and Volkoff, V. (1999). Regrouping Equity: a position paper and review of equity research in vocational education and training in Australia. In J. McIntyre (Ed.), National Workshop on Equity Research: Report and papers from a national workshop convened by the UTS Research Centre for VET, Sydney, May 1999 (pp. 41-49), Sydney: Research Centre for Vocational Education and Training, University of Technology (UTS).
Keating, J., Powell, R., Volkoff, V., Perry, J. & Murphy, P. (1999). Project Design Report: Chongqing Vocational Education and Training Project, RMIT University, Canberra: AusAID.
Volkoff, V. & Golding, B. (1998). Review of Research: Vocational education and training for people from non-English speaking backgrounds, Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Golding, B. & Volkoff, V. (1998). Participation in VET: Different Drives, Same Needs? In F. Ferrier & D. Anderson (Eds.), Different Drums, One Beat? Economic and Social Goals in Education and Training (pp.100-113), CEET, Monash University, Adelaide: NCVER.
Volkoff, V. & Golding, B. (1998). Picking up the threads: learner experiences of necessary knowledge. In Fine Print, 21(3) Spring, 17-20, Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council, Melbourne.
Golding, B. & Volkoff, V. (1998). Measuring disadvantage through outcomes: some issues. In Gender Matters, Spring, 3-4.
Volkoff, V. & Golding, B. (1997). Is access working? An exploration of outcomes for unemployed VET participants. In Good Thinking, Good Practice: Research perspectives on learning and work, Volume 1 (pp. 131-142), Centre for Learning and Work Research, Griffith University, December, Brisbane.
Golding, B., Volkoff, V. & Ferrier, F. (1997). Report of Equity Literature: barriers, strategies and policies. In Stocktake of Equity Reports and Literature in VET (Part A, pp. 3-63), Brisbane: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA).
Austin, L., Oakley, D., Deschepper, A., Volkoff, V. & Ahern, J. (1997). Developing Self Paced Learning Materials: Resource Book, Melbourne: Open Training Services, Victoria.
Volkoff, V. & Perry, J. (1997). Role of Mentors in VET Staff Development: Research Report, Melbourne: Open Training Services, Victoria.
Volkoff, V. & Perry, J. (1997). A Shared Endeavour, Volume 1, Workplace Mentor Project, Melbourne: Open Training Services, Victoria.
Perry, J. & Volkoff, V. (1997). A Shared Endeavour, Volume 2, Workplace Mentor Project, Melbourne: Open Training Services, Victoria.
Volkoff, V. (1995). Tutor and Mentor Guide, Staff Development for Workplace Training Project, Melbourne: Open Training Services, Victoria.
CONFERENCE PAPERS and SEMINARS
Volkoff, V. (2009) ‘Permeating policy and practice: research into adult learning with a view to the future¬’, paper presented at the Really useful research? Critical perspectives on evidence-based policy and practice in lifelong learning, 39th Annual Standing Conference on University Teaching and Research in the Education of Adults (SCUTREA), Cambridge, 7-9 July.
Polesel, J. & Volkoff, V. (2009) ‘Female students in Australian School-based Vocational Programmes’, paper presented at The Journal of Vocational Education and Training Eighth International conference, Worcester College Oxford, 3-5 July.
Volkoff, V. (2008) Evaluating quality – researching equity in VET, invited seminar for staff of Chongqing Industry Polytechnic College, for Chisholm International, University of Melbourne, 20 October.
Volkoff, V. (2008) ‘Making tertiary education work for students on the edges’, workshop conducted at Education at the Edges, Anti-Poverty Week Forum of the Just Education Network , University of Melbourne, 14 October.
Volkoff, V. (2008) ‘An ACE response! Providing opportunities, building pathways and creating outcomes for communities’, Keynote address at VISTA Conference, Skills Warming: storm clouds or clear skies? Lorne: 19 May.
Volkoff, V. (2007) Setting the Scene: investigating learning outcomes in ACE, invited presentation of research findings from two recent studies for ACFE Western Metropolitan Region stakeholders and Learning and Innovation West Network, 27 November, Victoria University, Footscray.
Volkoff, V & Walstab, A. (2007) ACE makes a difference, presentation at Ministerial Launch of the ACE Longitudinal Study findings by the Hon. Jacinta Allan, Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation, 1 November.
Volkoff, V. & Walstab, A. (2007) ACE Longitudinal Study and Setting the Scene Forum: invited presentation of the research findings from two recent studies to Gippsland ACFE Region stakeholders, GippsTAFE, 27 June, Morwell.
Volkoff, V., Walstab, A. & Wilkinson, C. (2007). Setting the Scene: investigating learning outcomes in ACE. Invited presentation of research findings from two recent studies to the annual VALBEC conference, Living Literacies, 4 May, Melbourne.
Volkoff, V. (2007). Setting the Scene: investigating learning outcomes with a view to the future, invited presentation of research findings to the Adult Community and Further Education Regional Directors, 19 April, Melbourne.
Volkoff, V. & Walstab, A. (2007). The Link – ACE Sustainability and Learner Outcomes. Plenary presentation to the Sustainable Community Businesses Conference, Melbourne, 27 March, Melbourne.
Walstab, A. & Volkoff, V. (2006). ACE Connects! A longitudinal study of learners in ACE. Presentation at the ALA 46th Annual National Conference 2006, Social Capital: Learning for Living, 25 November, Melbourne.
Volkoff, V. & Walstab, A. (2006). Making Pathways Work for Adult Learners, Keynote address at ACFE conference, Hume Global Learning Centre, 30 October, Melbourne.
Walstab, A. & Volkoff, V. (2006). ACE Circles of professional research practice: research opportunities for practitioners. Presentation for the Council of Adult Education workshop The ‘A Frame’, 14 June, Melbourne.
Volkoff, V. & Walstab, A. (2006). ACE Circles of professional research practice: methodology and outcomes. Plenary presentation to the VALBEC conference, 5 May, Melbourne.
Volkoff, V. (2005). Innovations in TVET to enhance equity and build economic and social vitality: Australia and China. Invited plenary presentation to the International Conference on Integration of Sustainable Development Issues into TVET: Poverty Alleviation and Skills for Employability, Citizenship and Conservation, UNESCO-UNEVOC & OVEC, Ministry of Education Thailand, August 10-13, Bangkok.
Volkoff, V. & Marr, B. (2004). VET Reform in Australia. Invited seminar presentation for the Chinese Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE), 29 November, Melbourne.
Volkoff, V., Liu, J.T., & Tan, Y. (2002). Partners in transforming learning for the new economy: piloting vocational education and training reforms for China in Chongqing. Paper presented to the 9th International Literacy and Education Research Network Conference on Learning, Beijing Normal University, July 16-20, Beijing PRC.
Volkoff, V. & Perry, J. (2002). International VET comparisons: connecting research with innovation. Paper presented at the Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association (AVETRA) Conference, March 21-22, Melbourne.
Volkoff, V. (2001). VET Reform in Australia: innovative approaches and enabling strategies, 2 day seminar conducted for UNESCO-UNEVOC, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Volkoff, V. & Perry, J. (2001). On the Road Again: supporting VET development in a globalised context. Paper presented to the Journal of VET, 4th International Conference, July 16-18, University of Wolverhampton, Shropshire.
Perry, J. & Volkoff, V. (2001). Learning on the Road: building expertise for work in globalised contexts. Paper presented to the 8th International Literacy and Education Research Network conference on Learning, July 4-8, Spetses, Greece.
Perry, J. & Volkoff, V. (2001). Linking Australian VET to Diverse Communities, VISTA. Paper presented to the TAFE Directors Australia Conference, 29 May, Lorne.
Volkoff, V. & Perry J. (2000). Catch the Wind: learning in globalised contexts. Workshop conducted at the 7th International Literacy and Education Research Network Conference on Learning, July 5-9, Melbourne.
Perry, J. & Volkoff, V. (2000). Cross Cultural Issues in International VET. Paper presented to the TAFE Flexible Learning Week Conference Program, 10 October, Melbourne.
Volkoff, V. & Perry, J. (2000). Quality Teaching in Globalised Contexts. Workshop conducted for The Globalisation Forum, RMIT, 1 October, Melbourne.
Volkoff, V. & Perry, J. (2000). Professional development needs in the ACE sector. Workshop conducted for the Office of Post-compulsory Education, Training and Employment, Victoria, 8 August, Melbourne.
Volkoff, V. (2000). Chair - Adult Community Education Strategic Planning Roundtables, Office of Post-compulsory Education, Training and Employment, Victoria, 7 August and 11 August, Melbourne
Volkoff, V. and Golding, B. (2000). Drowning not waving: Equity target groups in the marketplace. In Learning communities: International journal of Adult and Vocational Learning, 1 (November), 61-73.
Perry J. and Volkoff, V. (1999). A tale of two systems: sharing practice and supporting change in Chinese VET. Paper presented to the 7th Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training, Griffith University, Changing practice through research: changing research through practice, December, Surfers Paradise.
Perry, J. and Volkoff, V. (1999). Researching on the Road: Challenges of integrating research with project work. Paper presented to the AVETRA Conference, February, Melbourne.
Golding, B. and Volkoff, V. (1998). Group Handicap in the VET Stakes. Paper presented to the Vocational knowledge and institutions: changing relationships, 6th, Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training, Griffith University, 2-4 December, Surfers Paradise.
Jenkin, J., Volkoff, V. and Golding, B. (1998). Courage, confidence and competencies: community providers deliver VET and more. Paper presented to the Vocational knowledge and institutions: changing relationships, 6th, Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training, Griffith University, 2-4 December, Surfers Paradise.
Volkoff, V. and Golding, B. (1998). Drowning, not waving: equity target groups in the marketplace. Paper to the Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association Conference, February, Sydney.
Golding, B. and Volkoff, V. (1998). Learner attributes and their outcomes: Experiences of Indigenous VET participants from a longitudinal study. Paper presented to the Second National Indigenous Peoples’ Training Conference “Challenging pathways”, March, Surfers Paradise.
Golding, B. and Volkoff, V. (1998). Creating outcomes: New perspectives on diversity in the VET sector. Workshop conducted for Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, December, Bendigo.
Golding, B. and Volkoff, V. (1998). Creating Outcomes: individuals and groups on the VET journey. Seminar on a major longitudinal study of student experiences over the course of their training in Australia, Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne, 20 November, Melbourne.
Golding, B. & Volkoff, V. (1998). Some implications for Australian Indigenous training from a VET longitudinal research project. Paper to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Training Advisory Council National Networking Group, 26 August, Canberra.
Golding, B. & Volkoff, V. (1997). Is there equity in the outcome? Some evidence of non-English speaking background and rural vocational education and training experiences from an Australian longitudinal study. Paper presented to the 5th International Literacy and Education Research Network Conference on Learning, October, Alice Springs.
Perry, J. & Volkoff, V. (1997). The Role of Flexible Delivery in supporting educational transformation in South Africa. Paper presented to the 5th International Literacy and Education Research Network Conference on Learning, October, Alice Springs.
Golding, B. & Volkoff, V. (1997). Some implications for Australian Indigenous training from a VET longitudinal research project, Paper to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Training Advisory Council (ATSIPTAC) National Networking Group, August, Canberra.
Volkoff, V. & Perry, J. (1997). Micro Project, Macro Goal - Challenges of supporting transformation in South African distance education. In Good Thinking, Good Practice: Research perspectives on learning and work Volume 1 (pp. 113-124), Centre for Learning and Work Research, Griffith University, Brisbane.
Volkoff, V. (1997). Worklink: Technology assisted mentoring in Strategic Innovations in Teaching with Technology at RMIT, RMIT Division of Academic Services, pp6-8.
Volkoff, V. (1996) A Shared Endeavour: The Role of Mentors in Work-based Professional Development. In Centre for Work and Learning Research, 4th International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training, Learning and Work: The Challenges (pp. 71-82), Griffith University, Brisbane.
Volkoff, V. & Ahern, J. (1996). Professional Development of VET Personnel, for Ministry of Labour delegation, The People’s Republic of China, October, Melbourne.
Volkoff, V. (1995). Building Successful Partnerships with Industry, Vocational Education Seminar: Workplace Learning and Assessment, NPDP Program Directorate of School Education, Victoria, March, Melbourne.
Volkoff, V. (1995). University and TAFE Collaboration to Meet Industry Needs. Paper presented to the IIR Conference, Developing Successful Partnerships in Training, February, Sydney.
Volkoff, V. & Ahern, J. (1995). Addressing Barriers and Boundaries in the Professional Development of Vocational Education and Training Personnel. In the Centre for Work and Learning Research, 3rd. International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training, Barriers and Boundaries in Adult, Vocational and Post-Compulsory Education and Training, Volume 2, Griffith University, Brisbane.
Volkoff, V. (1995). The Role of the Workplace Mentor in Professional Development, in Intercom, a newsletter on flexible learning, Volume 3-5, October, Melbourne, Centre for Flexible Learning OECT, p.6.
Ahern, J., Perry, J. & Volkoff, V. (1995). Developing and Recognising Work Based Professional Development Programs: Research Informing Practice at Research and Practice - Building the Links, Vocational Education and Training Research Conference, OTFE Victoria, Melbourne, October.
Ahern J. & Volkoff, V. (1995). Professional Development Partnerships within the Training Sector at Partnerships in Training “Who’s Driving IT Now?” National Conference, Brisbane.
Volkoff, V. and Abell, R. (1994). “NEXUS Project Report” in Connections: Best Practice in Industry-School Links: Final Report, Carlton, Curriculum Corporation, pp.274-290.
Volkoff, V. (1994). Developing Field Experience Partnerships with Industry, for Faculty of Education and Training, Southern Cross University, Lismore, April, and Faculty of Education, Griffith University, Gold Coast, April.
Volkoff, V. (1994). Building Effective Working Relationships with Industry at Vocational Education: Opportunities for Victorian Schools Conference, RMIT University, November.
Volkoff, V. (1994). Quality in Education-Industry Partnerships, in Assessing Quality in Higher Education Conference Proceedings, T. Banta (Ed.), Publications and Media Production Unit, City Polytechnic of Hong Kong, pp 59 – 68.
Volkoff, V., Abell, R. & Lawford, P. (1993). NEXUS, Creating Industry - Curriculum Connections, for EATE International Conference, Initial Teacher Training Through Partnerships, London, June.
Volkoff, V. (1993). NEXUS, Creating Education - Industry Partnerships, at Learning Partnerships: Working for Australia Conference, November, Sydney.
Volkoff, V., Abell, R., Lawford, P. (1993). NEXUS, Creating Connections for Learning, at the Australian College of Education National Conference, Global Economy, Global Curriculum, Melbourne, October.
Projects
Past Projects
Project title Review of accountabilities and funding of Community VCAL Programs
Duration 2008-2009
Researchers Veronica Volkoff and Linelle Gibson
Commissioned/funded by Youth Transitions Division, Office for Policy Research and Innovation of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria
Brief description A review of the accountabilities and funding of Community based Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) programs across Victoria.
Project title Vocational and applied learning in Victorian Catholic schools
Duration 2008
Researchers Associate Professor John Polesel, Professor Jack Keating, Dr Veronica Volkoff
Commissioned/funded by Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV) Brief description This research investigated vocational and applied learning in Victorian Catholic Schools.
Project title Springboard Demonstration Project
Duration 2008-2009
Research Mentor Veronica Volkoff working with Project Manager Rowena Naufal (CEACA)
Commissioned/funded by Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board, Victoria
Brief description The role involved supporting and mentoring ACE practitioner researchers who received ACE Springboard demonstration Project research grants. These grants were designed to stimulate research and development of effective models of innovative practice in ACE.
Project title Analysis of Factors Contributing to Apprenticeship and Traineeship Completion
Duration 2007
Researchers Veronica Volkoff and Tim Jones
Commissioned/funded by Office of Training and Tertiary Education of the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, Victoria
Brief description This project analysed the factors that contributed to apprenticeship and traineeship completion across four industry sectors and four regions of Victoria.
Project title Setting the Scene
Duration 2006-2007
Researchers Veronica Volkoff and Anne Walstab
Commissioned/funded by Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board, Victoria
Brief description A project to undertake investigative background research to objectively inform and advise research priority setting of the Adult Community and Further Education Board.
Project title A community studies approach to researching strategic issues in Adult Community Education (ACE) Longitudinal Study, Year 3
Duration 2004-2006
Researchers Anne Walstab, Veronica Volkoff and Professor Richard Teese
Commissioned/funded by Department of Education and Training (DET) Victoria for ACFEB
Consortium/Partners none
Brief description This project constitutes the third stage of a three year longitudinal study of learners in ACE. Commissioned by Department of Education and Training Victoria on behalf of the ACFE Board
Project title Circles of Professional Research Practice: a community studies approach to researching strategic issues in ACE
Duration July 2005-May 2006
Researchers Anne Walstab and Veronica Volkoff
Commissioned/funded by Department of Education and Training (DET) Victoria for ACFEB
Consortium/Partners Preston Reservoir ACE organisation
Brief description This project is designed to provide opportunities fro ACE organisations and practitioners to raise their awareness of relevant research, to reflect on and apply research outcomes to their own situations and to develop good research practice applicable in ACE operational settings.
Project title Well-Skilled Future: Tailoring VET to the Emerging Labour Market, 2005-06.
Duration 2004-2006
Researchers Prof Richard Teese, Prof Jack Keating, Assoc Prof Stephen Lamb, Anne Walstab, Veronica Volkoff, Kira Clarke
Commissioned/funded by NCVER
Consortium/Partners National Institute of Labour studies (NILS) Adelaide
Brief description This research program will identify and analyse: the expected evolution of the labour market for vocational skill; how the VET system can best remain alert to the emerging changes and respond rapidly to them; and the current fitness of the VET system to meet the requirements of the future.
Government of Tasmania, Office of Post-Compulsory Education and Training (OPCET): Youth Learning Officers Model Evaluation, CPELL University of Melbourne, 2005.
Department of Education and Training (DET) Victoria for VLESC: Effective TAFE/ACE/Private Provider delivery to 15-24 year old cohort, CPELL University of Melbourne, 2005.
Department of Education and Training (DET) Victoria for ACFEB: A community studies approach to researching strategic issues in Adult Community Education (ACE) Longitudinal Study, Year 2, CPELL University of Melbourne, 2005.
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER): Vocational Education and Training for People from a non-English-speaking Background, PCET Centre, RMIT University, 2003-2004.
AusAID Papua New Guinea-Australia Targeted Training Facility (PATTAF): PNG Australian Development Scholar Bridging Program Needs Research, PCET Centre, RMIT University, 2003.
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER): International Perspectives in Innovation and VET, PCET Centre, RMIT University, 2001-2002.
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER): A Consolidation of ACE Research 1990-2000 with CPELL and BRIT researchers, PCET Centre, RMIT University, 2001.
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER): International Comparisons of VET Systems, with PCET and international colleagues, PCET Centre, RMIT University, 2000-2001.
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER): Beyond Participation: client group, regional influences and provider strategies in equity outcomes, with UTS researchers, PCET Centre, RMIT University, 2000-2001.
Office of PETE Victoria: Professional Development in Adult and Community Education (ACE), PCET Centre, RMIT University, 2000.
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER): The delivery of vocational education and training in adult community education (ACE) providers, Faculty Education and Training, RMIT University, 1998-1999.
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER): Vocational education and training for people from a non-English speaking background, Faculty Education and Training, RMIT University, 1998.
Australian National Training Authority (ANTA): A longitudinal study of the experiences of identified client groups over the course of their vocational education and training courses in Australia, Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne, 1996-98.
INTERNATIONAL
COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE
In-country experience in: Australia, China, South Africa, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Nauru, Malaysia, Germany, UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway, Spain.
Provision of study programs for groups from: China, Vietnam, India, South Africa, Mozambique, The Philippines, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Indonesia in Australia.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS (IN-COUNTRY AND IN-AUSTRALIA)
• UNESCO-APEID: Uzbekistan Mobile Training Team Project in Secondary Specialised Professional Education, Melbourne, 2005.
• Jiangsu Province PRC Department of Education: VET Teacher Training Project, Melbourne 2004
• AusAID: Australia China (Chongqing) VET (Reform) Project (ACCVETP) - Teacher Development Advisor, Chongqing, China, 2002-2004.
• AusAID ACCVETP: Best Practice Management Fellowship Program, Melbourne, 2004.
• AusAID ACCVETP: VET Advocacy and Policy Fellowship Program (2), Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Brisbane, 2004.
• IDSS and RMIT International: Project Background Research – Mongolia-Australia Targeted Capacity Building and Small Activity Facility, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 2003.
• AusAID ACCVETP: Teaching Fellowship Program, Melbourne, 2004.
• Malaysian Government, MARA Board: Malaysia Institute of Marine Engineering Technology –VET teacher development project, Melbourne, 2001-2003.
• AusAID ACCVETP: VET Advocacy and Policy Fellowship Program (1), Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Brisbane, 2003.
• UNESCO-APEID: Vocational Education and Training Quality and Professional Development Study Program for Philippines Mobile Training Team in Vocational Education and Training, Melbourne, 2002.
• UNESCO-APEID: Abroad Study Program for Kazakhstan Mobile Training Team in Vocational Education Management and Training, Melbourne, 2001.
• AusAID: Capacity Building in Technical Education in Sikkim Project, Sikkim India, 2000.
• AusAID: Mozambique Australia Capacity Building Project AQF Study Program, Melbourne 2000.
• AusAID: Chongqing Vocational Education and Training Project Feasibility and Design Mission, Chongqing and Beijing, China, 1999.
• AusAID: China Capacity Building Project – VET, Chongqing and Beijing, China, 1999.
• CAAC (Chinese Airlines): Management Training Program, Melbourne, 3 programs - 1998-2001
• AusAID: South Africa Capacity Building Program, Mentorship Project, South Africa 1998.
• AusAID: Australia-South Africa Distance Education Project, Post Graduate Diploma Program, South Africa, 1997-1998.
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