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A knowledge‐based economy landscape: Implications for tertiary education and research training in Australia.
- Source :
- Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management; Nov2006, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p231-244, 14p, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- This paper discusses the higher education sector's role in a knowledge‐based economy though research training, that is, doctoral education. It also examines how a Faculty of Education supports its doctoral candidates in their endeavours to become ‘knowledge producers’. Two themes are explored: one is Australia's limited investment in education by international standards; and the other is the research training needs and circumstances of doctoral candidates who are located in professional and workplace contexts. The paper discusses the role of online support and a Doctoral Studies in Education (DSE) online seminar program to support primarily off‐campus, part‐time mid‐career professionals. These are typical of many of Australia's doctoral candidates. E‐learning is examined as part of a comprehensive support and research training strategy for doctoral candidates studying at a distance. We discuss the sorts of opportunities and experiences our candidates receive and the extent to which they are readied to work effectively in a knowledge‐based economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1360080X
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22908959
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13600800600979983