What is 21st Century Leadership? Many have attempted to define what leadership is. Galbraith for example: “All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time. This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership.” (Galbraith:1977b)...
Category: L&T Research Practice
All things academic research related to learning & teaching practice: investigating and interrogating a field or discipline practice, in accordance with accepted robust academic research practice
International Education Part 3
Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) – some considerations “At the core of education, training and learning lays the education philosophy of the institution, which is then embedded within the curriculum – embedded within the design of the curriculum. Once the curriculum is designed, then the teaching program can be developed, and then the individual lesson plans...
International Education Part 2
International Learners Studying in Australia There is a growing number of Non – Native English (NNEs) speakers within the Australian Tertiary sector. Figures obtained from 3 Australian Tertiary Institutions shows an overall increase in the number of Non – Native English (NNEs) speakers studying within Australian over the past 10 years. The environs of the Australian...
International Education Part 1
Vocational Education provision to International students There is a growing number of Non – Native English (NNEs) speakers within the Australian post-compulsory education sector. Figures obtained from Australian Tertiary Institutions shows an overall increase in the number of Non – Native English (NNEs) speakers studying within Australian over the past 10 years with an expectation...
Leadership Part 1
Approaches to organisations The governing body of an organisation, from the initial decision to create an organisation, needs to consider and decide what the motivation to engage in one’s business activities is to be. This motivation usually fits under either a product or process approach. Product versus Process approach A product approach focuses on the outcomes...
Education & Training Session Plans Part 4
Education & Training Philosophy and Practice Series – Part 1d Introduction I have engaged in education and training practice for about a decade. I have been fortunate to have studied, facilitated and taught across eras, cultures, continents, industries and disciplines. As a result I have diverse experience, and most importantly I believe, perspective of education...
Education & Training Session Plans Part 3
Education & Training Philosophy and Practice Series – Part 1c Introduction I have engaged in education and training practice for about a decade. I have been fortunate to have studied, facilitated and taught across eras, cultures, continents, industries and disciplines. As a result I have diverse experience, and most importantly I believe, perspective of education...
Education & Training Session Plans Part 2
Education & Training Philosophy and Practice Series – Part 1b Introduction I have engaged in education and training practice for about a decade. I have been fortunate to have studied, facilitated and taught across eras, cultures, continents, industries and disciplines. As a result I have diverse experience, and most importantly I believe, perspective of education...
Education & Training Session Plans Part 1
Education & Training Philosophy and Practice Series – Part 1a Introduction I have engaged in education and training practice for about a decade. I have been fortunate to have studied, facilitated and taught across eras, cultures, continents, industries and disciplines. As a result I have diverse experience, and most importantly I believe, perspective of education...